Grey Wagtail

Audio:

P. Aberg ( www.xeno-canto.org )

The Grey Wagtail is easily recognisable by its long tail and grey body. It is commonly found near little streams.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motacilla_cinerea

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1050603/maps

Scientific name:

Motacilla cinerea

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Sparrow,

Blackbird

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Light grey,

Yellow

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Thin and short

Eyestripe:

White

Crown colour:

Light grey

Breast colour:

Yellow

Belly colour:

Yellow

Throat colour:

Black,

White

Rump colour:

Yellow

Upperwing colour:

Light grey

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing stripe colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Buff

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Black

Tail shape:

Square long

Looks like

Yellow Wagtail

Read more about Yellow Wagtail

The Grey Wagtail has a grey upper body. The Yellow Wagtail is yellowish green.