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The White Wagtail, which lives in open landscapes often in close proximity to humans, is widely distributed across the country. With its conspicuous tail movements it is easy to identify. It forages mainly on vegetation-free or sparsely vegetated cultivated land, on roadsides and on roofs. It belongs to the few bird species that profit by human intervention in agriculture.
The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small, elegant passerine bird, a member of the family Motacillidae, which includes pipits and longclaws. This slender bird measures between 16.5 to 19 cm in length, with East Asian subspecies reaching up to 21 cm. It is characterized by its long, constantly wagging tail, a behavior that has become synonymous with the genus. Weighing an average of 25 g, the White Wagtail can live up to 12 years in the wild.
