Citrine Wagtail - Male - Ladakh 4370m Altitude

P1480834 - Citrine Wagtail - Breeding plumage - Size - 19 cm

# 326 - 30 Sep 2018 - 19:35 (14:05 GMT)

 

Citrine Wagtail {Motacilla citreola (Calcarata - subspecies)}

 

At - Sapi La or Sapi Valley - Ladakh - Jammu and Kashmir - Trans-Himalayas - India - 4370m (14337 ft) Altitude.

 

I was looking for some rare species @ this altitude .. And finally spotted him .. initially he was very shy and keep away from me .. So I was behind him almost for a km up-hill .. imagine running up Hill at this Altitude 4400m (14500 ft) .. I was breathing high .. But finely he gave me time .. And I really enjoyed the moments .. Thanks to him for allowing me to capture and enjoy his presence with me .. Happy Birding 🍀

 

Also Know as - Yellow-headed Wagtail, Yellow-hooded Wagtail.

 

WONDERFUL FACTS - The longest gestation period...

The largest of all land animals have the longest gestation period of all living mammals.

Yes, the gestation period of Elephants lasts for 18 to 22 months. That’s nearly two years. Among the two main species of elephants – African and Asian, it changes by a few months.

For an African Elephant, the gestation period is 22 months where the Asian Elephant’s is between 18 and 22 months 🐾

 

Happy birding 🐧

Done