About the Eastern Yellow Wagtail
The eastern yellow wagtail is a small passerine in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. It was formerly usually classified as a subspecies of the western yellow wagtail, but was split from it in 2003 when genetic data showed this classification to be paraphyletic with respect to the citrine wagtail. It breeds in the eastern Palearctic and Alaska and migrates to South Asia and Australia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Motacilla tschutschensis |
| Species Codes | eaywag, EYWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Yellow Wagtail belong to?
The Eastern Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla tschutschensis) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Yellow Wagtail?
The eastern yellow wagtail is a small passerine in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. It was formerly usually classified as a subspecies of the western yellow wagtail, but was split from it in 2003 when genetic data showed this classification to be paraphy...
Where can I report a Eastern Yellow Wagtail sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Yellow Wagtail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eaywag, or on iNaturalist.
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