Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
White wagtail
Motacilla alba
15.8612, -5.94985
Field Notes
Description:
A bird from the family Motacillidae, this wagtail reaches some 20 cm in length. It shows white belly, flanks and undertail. The mantle is grey, and it shows a broad black breast band. Other distinctive signs are white face with black crown, and, like all wagtails, long tail.
Habitat:
It is a common Palearctic migrant from October to March, and it was seen in open semi-desert area with some acacia trees. It was also very close to water points, as the bird was observed in an "improvised" urban area - a refugee camp close to border with Mali.
Reference Links:
White wagtail
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 26, 2015
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment
Sign in to comment