Northern Wheatear
Northern Wheatear
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The Northern Wheatear is a highly migratory passerine known for its distinctive tail pattern: a white rump and base of the tail, with a black inverted 'T' at the tip. It favors open, stony, or barren landscapes.
Where to spot
Breeds across a vast range from North America, Greenland, and Europe to Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Found in open, rocky, heathland, and coastal areas.
How to spot
Look for it bobbing its head and constantly flicking its tail, revealing the distinctive white rump and black 'T' pattern. Often perches on low rocks or ground. Listen for its harsh 'chack' call.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (May-July) in its northern habitats, and during extensive spring (March-May) and autumn (August-October) migrations when it can be seen almost anywhere in open country.
Where to spot
Breeds across a vast range from North America, Greenland, and Europe to Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Found in open, rocky, heathland, and coastal areas.
How to spot
Look for it bobbing its head and constantly flicking its tail, revealing the distinctive white rump and black 'T' pattern. Often perches on low rocks or ground. Listen for its harsh 'chack' call.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (May-July) in its northern habitats, and during extensive spring (March-May) and autumn (August-October) migrations when it can be seen almost anywhere in open country.
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Frans & all
Credits:
Door Andreas Trepte - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36921449
Northern Wheatears undertake one of the longest migratory journeys of any small passerine, with some individuals traveling from the Arctic to sub-Saharan Africa each year.
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