Siberian Rubythroat
Also known as: Red-spotted Bluethroat, White-spotted Bluethroat
14 cm (5-6") Uncommon. Tundra North Alaska; winters in Asia.
Gray upperparts. White eyebrow stripe.
Male: unique colorful throat and breast pattern. Blue throat. Rusty upper breast patch circled by blue. Dark breast bands. Rust patch at base of tail.
Female and Immature: white throat. Dark band across breast. White belly.
In flight; shows rusty patch at base of tail.
Secretive; stays hidden in thickets.
Song: loud melodious warbling.
