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Madagascan Wagtail

Motacilla flaviventris

Photo by Mel11
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Field Notes

Description:

The Madagascan wagtail is a large, elegant and slender wagtail which has grey upperparts, a white breast and a yellow belly. There is a black band across the breast and the long tail has a dark centre and white outer tail feathers. There is short white supercilium.

Habitat:

The Madagascan wagtail is typically found around water, such as rivers, lakes and seashores, also in open areas such a rice paddies and gardens. It is found from sea level up to 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) above sea level.

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2019

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