Western Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flava
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<birdfyi-bird slug="motacilla-flava"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) is a bird species in the family Motacillidae (stelzen und pieper), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.9 cm and a weight of 17.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 15,9 cm | 6.3 in |
| Gewicht | 17,85 g | 0.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Motacillidae (Stelzen und Pieper) |
| Genus | Motacilla |
| Arten | Motacilla flava |
Distribution
Western Yellow Wagtail has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Motacillidae family