Breeding male © Jacob Drucker eBird S44271238 Macaulay Library ML 93676401
Nonbreeding male © Luke Seitz
Female © Markus Craig
Juvenile © James Kennerley
Nonbreeding male © Pierre Montieth
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Breeding male © Mark Chao
Breeding male © Craig Brelsford
Breeding male © 白尾 海雕

Crno-bela beloguza Oenanthe pleschanka

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Identification

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Jaunty little terrestrial songbird of plains, agricultural fields, and semi-desert, where often perches prominently on utility wires and boulders. Tuxedoed breeding male is black with snow-white crown, belly, and rump. Female is sandy brown above and white below. Nonbreeding adult and immature have sandy underparts and pale fringes to the wing feathers, producing a worn, scaly look. Note black-and-white tail pattern in all plumages. Circles and plunges in an impressive display flight, in which a rambling series of whistles, trills, and buzzes are given. Calls include twangy “bi-zee!”, dry “chak” notes, and short, falling “dew.”

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