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 (lavanderas y bisbitas), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 15,9 cm | 6.3 in |
| Peso | 17,85 g | 0.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
4-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Motacillidae (Lavanderas y Bisbitas) |
| Genus | Motacilla |
| Especies | Motacilla flava |
Distribution
Western Yellow Wagtail has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Western Yellow Wagtail endangered?
How does the Western Yellow Wagtail nest?
How big is the Western Yellow Wagtail?
What order and family does the Western Yellow Wagtail belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Motacillidae family