About the Citrine Wagtail
The citrine wagtail is a small songbird in the family Motacillidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Motacilla citreola |
| Species Codes | citwag, CIWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Citrine Wagtail belong to?
The Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Citrine Wagtail?
The citrine wagtail is a small songbird in the family Motacillidae....
Where can I report a Citrine Wagtail sighting?
You can log sightings of Citrine Wagtail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code citwag, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Wagtails and Pipits 70 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
70
Species in Family
14,004
iNat Observations
Spotted a Citrine Wagtail?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!