Grey Wagtail
Motacilla cinerea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="motacilla-cinerea"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is a bird species in the family Motacillidae (lavanderas y bisbitas), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.6 cm and a weight of 17.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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La lavandera cascadeña (unos 20 g) tiene el plumaje gris en el dorso, negro en la garganta —en el macho reproductor— y el vientre amarillo intenso, diferenciándose de la lavandera amarilla. Se la asocia estrechamente con ríos y torrentes de aguas rápidas, donde anida en grietas de puentes y muros de piedra. Su cola es aún más larga que la de la lavandera blanca, moviéndola incesantemente. En invierno algunas se desplazan a zonas más bajas y costeras. Su canto es agudo y metálico.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,6 cm | 6.5 in |
| Peso | 17,75 g | 0.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 11-13 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-7
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Motacillidae (Lavanderas y Bisbitas) |
| Genus | Motacilla |
| Especies | Motacilla cinerea |
Distribution
Grey Wagtail has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Motacillidae family