Grey Wagtail

Motacilla cinerea

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3 recent observations

Brief #

Grey upperparts with white eyebrows, black wings, a yellow-green rump, and a long, black tail with white edging.

Synonyms #

  • Lavandera cascadeƱa (Spanish)
  • Lavandeira real (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Grey Wagtail is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Grey upperparts with white eyebrows, black wings, a yellow-green rump, and a long, black tail with white edging. Its underparts are white, with a yellow undertail and a variable amount of yellow on the breast. In the summer, the male sports a prominent black bib. Female less yellow on the underparts and no black bib during summer.

Measurements #

Length: 18 - 20 cm
Wingspan: 25 - 27 cm
Weight: 14 - 22 g

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