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White Wagtail
Motacillidae
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Motacilla alba
Basic stats
Diet
Insects
Habitat
Open country, often near habitation and water; paved areas in towns
Range
Breeds across most of Europe and Asia and parts of North Africa; migrates to Africa
The white wagtail is a small passerine that breeds across most of Europe and Asia and parts of North Africa, with a toehold in western Alaska. It is resident in the mildest parts of its range and otherwise migrates to Africa. There are between 9 and 11 subspecies. It is an insectivorous bird of open country, often near habitation and water, preferring bare ground where it can see and chase prey, and in towns it forages on paved areas such as car parks (Wikipedia, general species account).
It nests in crevices in stone walls and similar natural and man-made structures. It is the national bird of Latvia (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the White Wagtail eat?
- Insects
- What habitat does the White Wagtail live in?
- Open country, often near habitation and water; paved areas in towns
- Where is the White Wagtail found?
- Breeds across most of Europe and Asia and parts of North Africa; migrates to Africa