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The African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp) is a distinctive black-and-white bird of sub-Saharan Africa, known for its energetic tail-wagging as it hunts insects on the ground near water or in towns, utilizing diverse nesting spots from reedbeds to human structures, and often feeding on insects, seeds, and even scraps, with both parents raising young in monogamous pairs.
Appearance & Identification
Colors: Striking black, white, and grey-black plumage with a bold white eyebrow and wing panels.
Size: Around 18 cm long with a distinctive long tail that bobs constantly.
Habitat & Diet
Habitat: Found near water (rivers, marshes) but thrives in human-altered areas like towns, gardens, and farms across tropical Africa.
Diet: Primarily insectivorous (flies, ants, grasshoppers, etc.) but also eats seeds, tadpoles, small fish, and human food scraps.
