Birds and wildlife

Pied Wagtail

Motacilla albaGroup: pipits and wagtailsUK Conservation status:Green

How to identify

The Pied Wagtail is a delightful small, long-tailed and rather sprightly black and white bird. When it's not standing and frantically wagging its tail up and down, it can be seen dashing about over lawns or car parks in search of food. It often calls during its bouncing flight and can be seen gathering at dusk to form large roosts in city centres.

Key

  1. Resident
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