
The white wagtail is a small passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. This species breeds in much of Europe and Asia and parts of north Africa. It is resident in the mildest parts of its range, but otherwise migrates to Africa. It has a toehold in Alaska as a scarce breeder. In the British Isles the darker sub-species the pied wagtail predominates.
Similar species: Perching Birds
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Uploaded May 5, 2015. Captured Apr 16, 2011 21:10 in 1 Ger Eglwys, Llanfairynghornwy, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey LL65 4LL, UK.