Madanga vs African Pied Wagtail

Madanga ruficollis compared with Motacilla aguimp

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Madanga African Pied Wagtail
Scientific Name Madanga ruficollis Motacilla aguimp
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Motacillidae Motacillidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 14.0 cm (5.5 in) 18.3 cm (7.2 in)
Weight 15.0 g (0.53 oz) 26.916666666666668 g (0.95 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-7
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Madanga only

African Pied Wagtail only

Conservation Status

Endangered

Madanga

Least Concern

African Pied Wagtail

About These Birds

African Pied Wagtail

The African Pied Wagtail is a slender, black-and-white passerine with a wingspan of about 18 cm, commonly found near water bodies and human settlements across Africa. It characteristically bobs its long tail up and down as it walks along riverbanks and roadsides.

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