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Eastern Yellow Wagtail

Motacilla tschutschensis

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Illustration of Eastern Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla tschutschensis)

The Eastern Yellow Wagtail is a Siberian species that breeds in western Alaska, making it technically a North American bird, and occasionally strays to the Pacific Coast during migration. It is a slender, long-tailed bird with bright yellow underparts that wags its tail vigorously. Finding one outside Alaska is a sought-after rarity for birders.

Habitat
Wet tundra, marsh edges, and grassy areas near water
Diet
Insects and small invertebrates
How common
Rare

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