Northern Wheatear

15 cm (6") Fairly common in summer in high arctic from Alaska to northeaster Canada; rare elsewhere. Conspicuous white rump. Distinctive flashy tail; white with a dark central and terminal band. Small active upright bird with tail fanning and constant bobbing habit.

Male: gray above; white with buff below; black face mask and black wings.

Female and Fall Male: brown above with brown wings and no face mask; buffy below.

Song: harsh "chak-chak".

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