Birds of Seabrook Island

   The White Wagtail is very similar to the Black-backed Wagtail. They have dark remiges (wing feathers) and a dark tail with white outer tail feathers. The face is white with a black eye line and black cap. The coverts are white and show as a panel in the sitting bird. See your field guide for this western species. It is found  on Arctic coastal cliffs, villages, gravel flats - open country from tundra to desert edge. They may associate with livestock.