Northern Waterthrush Life History

Size

• Length: 6 inches
• Wingspan: 10 inches
• Weight: 18 grams

Habitat

Summer:

• swamp
• mangroves
• bogs
• marsh
• river
• stream

Winter (additional):

• scrub
• brush
• thicket
• closed canopy forest

Diet

Summer:

• insects

Winter (additional):

• aquatic invertebrates

Resources

• Bird of the Month
• Northern Waterthrush Winter Habitat
• Northern Waterthrush Roosting Behavior
• Northern Waterthrush Winter Habitat Use
• Northern Waterthrush Space-use Strategies
• View References
• En Español

Range

Abundance by Country

Nest Information

• Number of broods: ?
• Days spent incubating: 13?
• Days until young fledge: 10?