The White Wagtail is a common Eurasian bird that breeds regularly in western Alaska and occasionally wanders along the Pacific Coast. It is black and white with a long, constantly wagging tail. It walks briskly along the ground with quick head movements and is one of the most familiar birds of Eurasian cities and farmyards.
Best time to see a White Wagtail
The best time to see a White Wagtail is December–April, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 565 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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