Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)

European Wheatear

It is a smallish bird, sporting a black-and-white tail, which is conspicuous in flight. Adult males are mostly pale bluish-gray, with a dark mask, buffy throat, black wings, and gray back in the breeding plumage. Females appear to be paler brownish sans the dark mask. Outside the breeding period, adults tend to … Read more