About the Western Yellow Wagtail
The western yellow wagtail is a small passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. This species breeds in much of temperate Europe and Asia. Most populations are migratory, moving south to tropical Africa and southern Asia for the winter; the small population breeding in Egypt is however resident there.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) |
| Species | Motacilla flava |
| Species Codes | eaywag1, WYWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Yellow Wagtail belong to?
The Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) belongs to the Wagtails and Pipits family (Motacillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Yellow Wagtail?
The western yellow wagtail is a small passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. This species breeds in much of temperate Europe and Asia. Most populations are migratory, moving south to tropical Africa and southern Asia for the winter; the small...
Where can I report a Western Yellow Wagtail sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Yellow Wagtail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eaywag1, or on iNaturalist.
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