Although named a thrush, the Northern Waterthrush is in the wood-warbler family. Their song is consistent with other wood-warblers but louder, with an emphasis in the middle, tapering to the end. If you are looking for your next birding challenge in interior Alaska, try learning to discern the songs of the Northern Waterthrush, Yellow, and Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warblers. An excellent, and very helpful cd of Alaska Bird Songs (recommended) is available from the Alaska Bird Observatory or Friends of Creamer's Farmhouse in Fairbanks. 
In the field, look for the streaked chest and buffy
eyebrow. This short-tailed, streak-chested insectivore can
be found actively feeding in bogs and wet woodlands.
Although a ground dweller, the waterthrush will also be
spotted in brush. back view below
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