Key information
The white wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae, which also includes pipits and longclaws. The species breeds in much of Europe and Asia and parts of North Africa.
Length : 16·5–18 cm
Weight : male 20–24·6g, female 17·6–21·9 g
Population : 135,000,000-221,000,000 individuals
Habitat: The white wagtail is an insectivorous bird of open country, often near habitation and water.
Diet: Food includes wide range of small terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates.
Location
Birds of the Month
