163,432 observationsLeast Concern
White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Motacillidae ›Genus: Motacilla
About
The white wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. This species breeds in much of Europe and Asia and parts of north Africa. It is resident in the mildest parts of its range, but otherwise migrates to Africa. It has a toehold in Alaska as a scarce breeder. In Ireland and Great Britain the darker sub-species the pied wagtail (M. a. yarrellii) predominates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of White Wagtail is Motacilla alba.
- White Wagtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- White Wagtail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- White Wagtail belongs to the class Aves.
- White Wagtail belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- White Wagtail belongs to the family Motacillidae.
- White Wagtail belongs to the genus Motacilla.