1. a small North American songbird that lives near water and has brownish plumage with streaked underparts
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The northern waterthrush builds its nest on the ground near streams.
• We spotted a Louisiana waterthrush walking along the creek bed.
• The waterthrush’s song echoed through the wetland area.
• Birdwatchers often confuse the waterthrush with other warbler species.
• The waterthrush feeds on insects found in shallow water.
• During migration, waterthrushes can be seen in various wetland habitats.