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Spanish Yellow & White Wagtails
Motacilla flava iberiae and Motacilla alba alba
41.1996, -3.58829
Field Notes
Description:
These pictures show the 2 species in close proximity to highlight the differences. The darkish bib and more prominent supercilium of the White are key features. The pure white throat of the Yellows is a feature of the Spanish race or sub-species. Juvenile Grey Wagtails are also similar but generally have longer tail feathers.
Habitat:
Drying pond on mountain airfield with scattered trees and bushes at nearly 4,000'.
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