Habitat ³

Bluethroats inhabit shrubs, either willow or alder along small drainages or creeks. Nests on tundra in thickets near water.

Distribution ³

Yukon: Restricted to the North Slope.
North America: In Alaska, breeds on the Seward Peninsula and northern foothills of the Brooks Range.
Global: Breeds primarily in northern Eurasia. Winters in Africa and India.

Distinguishing Features ³

Male has distinctive, bright blue throat patch with a chestnut-coloured spot in the center. Both sexes are plain brown above with rufous patches at the base of the tail that are conspicuous in flight.

Report Sightings: During breeding season (June - July) ³

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Ján Svetlík, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/svetlik/4475657251/
2. (c) Agustín Povedano, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/decadiz/11874426625/
3. (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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