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White Wagtail

Motacilla alba
Motacillidae Low risk

The white wagtail is a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae, which also includes pipits and longclaws. The species breeds in the Palearctic zone in most of Europe and Asia and parts of North Africa; it also has a toehold in western Alaska as a scarce breeder. It is resident in the mildest parts of its range, but otherwise migrates to Africa. In total, there are between 9 and 11 subspecies of M. alba; in Ireland and Great Britain, the black-backed subspecies known as the pied wagtail predominates.

Summary from Wikipedia

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Sonothèque ADVL · xeno-canto 1100607

At a glance

Family
Motacillidae
Group
Perching Birds
Conservation status
Low risk

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