The grey wagtail is a small member of the wagtail family, Motacillidae. The species looks similar to the yellow wagtail but has the yellow on its underside restricted to the throat and vent. Breeding males have a black throat. The species is widely distributed, with several populations breeding in Europe and Asia and migrating to tropical regions in Asia and Africa.
Similar species: Perching Birds
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Uploaded May 3, 2015. Captured May 25, 2012 02:25 in 42 Ricroft Road, Romiley, Stockport SK6 5JR, UK.