White/Pied Wagtail

Motacilla alba

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12 recent observations

Brief #

Distinctive black cap and chin/bib with white mask, dark grey above and buff white below.

Synonyms #

  • Lavandera blanca (Spanish)
  • Lavandeira branca (Galician)

Red List Status #

The White/Pied Wagtail is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Distinctive black cap and chin with white mask, dark grey above and buff white below with white wing markings and long, often twitching tail.

Measurements #

Length: 16 - 19 cm
Wingspan: 25 - 30 cm
Weight: 17 - 25 g

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