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Western Yellow Wagtail

The western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava) is a small passerine in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws.

 

This species breeds in much of temperate Europe and Asia. It is resident in the milder parts of its range, such as western Europe, but northern and eastern populations migrate to Africa and south Asia.

 

It is a slender 15–16 cm long bird, with the characteristic long, constantly wagging tail of its genus.

The call is a characteristic high-pitched jeet.

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Uploaded on October 10, 2016