Saturday 14 September 2013

Northern Waterthrust (Parkesia noveboracensis)

Description: 5-5.75 inches; upperparts dark brown; crowned dark brown with a yellowish lightbrown eyebrow strip; underparts white with dark brown streaks. Immature: Underparts yellowish lightbrown. Habitat: Mangroves; primary saline and brackish water; swamps; Statue: Migrant; Winter Resident
Comment: The Northern Waterthrust winters mainly at the Graeme Hall Swamp but can be seen at other wet areas across the island. 


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