North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Northern Wheatear
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: NOWH (2)
Traquet motteux
Oenanthe oenanthe
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat and Pictures of North American Flycatchers
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.75" 14.6cm | 12" 30.5cm | 0.8oz 22.7g | Muscicapidae | Oenanthe oenanthe |
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- Year Around
- Winter
The Northern Wheatear is one of the longest distance migrating birds found in North America. This mostly grey bird nests in the arctic from northern Alaska, eastward through to Baffin Island and northern Quebec. During the winter months, it will migrate into the central and northern regions of Africa.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.