44,000 observationsLeast Concern
Grey Wagtail
Motacilla cinerea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Motacillidae ›Genus: Motacilla
About
The grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is a member of the wagtail family, Motacillidae, measuring around 18–19 cm overall length. The species looks somewhat similar to the yellow wagtail but has the yellow on its underside restricted to the throat and vent. Breeding males have a black throat. The species is widely distributed, with several populations breeding in Europe and Asia and migrating to tropical regions in Asia and Africa. The species is always associated with running water...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Grey Wagtail is Motacilla cinerea.
- Grey Wagtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Grey Wagtail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Grey Wagtail belongs to the class Aves.
- Grey Wagtail belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Grey Wagtail belongs to the family Motacillidae.
- Grey Wagtail belongs to the genus Motacilla.