A Citrine Wagtail in flight for collecting food for its nest
A small, striking songbird known for its bright yellow plumage, particularly on its head and underparts, especially in breeding males. And we saw 1000's of them during our Ladakh trip in a variety of habitats even at the highest mountain passes in the world. And I am so impressed with the adaptability of this bird. Its a winter visitor to my home state and we often ignore it.
Citrine Wagtails are thought to breed in the central Palearctic, preferring wet meadows, tundra, and areas near water like marshes and lake edges. But we saw them nesting in Ladakh - the habitats are wetlands, cold deserts and moutain sides. They are migratory, spending winters in South Asia, including the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia, often in highland areas. Interestingly, their breeding range has been expanding westward, and they are increasingly being recorded as vagrants in Western Europe.
These birds are primarily insectivorous, foraging on the ground near water or by wading into shallow water to pick up prey, which includes aquatic invertebrates and their larvae. During winter, they may also include seeds and grains in their diet. Their nests are cup-shaped structures built on the ground within dense vegetation, and both parents share incubation duties.
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A Citrine Wagtail in flight for collecting food for its nest
A small, striking songbird known for its bright yellow plumage, particularly on its head and underparts, especially in breeding males. And we saw 1000's of them during our Ladakh trip in a variety of habitats even at the highest mountain passes in the world. And I am so impressed with the adaptability of this bird. Its a winter visitor to my home state and we often ignore it.
Citrine Wagtails are thought to breed in the central Palearctic, preferring wet meadows, tundra, and areas near water like marshes and lake edges. But we saw them nesting in Ladakh - the habitats are wetlands, cold deserts and moutain sides. They are migratory, spending winters in South Asia, including the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia, often in highland areas. Interestingly, their breeding range has been expanding westward, and they are increasingly being recorded as vagrants in Western Europe.
These birds are primarily insectivorous, foraging on the ground near water or by wading into shallow water to pick up prey, which includes aquatic invertebrates and their larvae. During winter, they may also include seeds and grains in their diet. Their nests are cup-shaped structures built on the ground within dense vegetation, and both parents share incubation duties.
Many thanks in advance for the views, faves and feedback - very much appreciated.