African Pied Wagtail
Motacilla aguimp
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Least Concern
Envergadura
18,3 cm
Peso
26,916666666666668 g
Família
Motacillidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
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Sobre
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 18,3 cm | 7.2 in |
| Peso | 26,916666666666668 g | 0.95 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP,CR. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-7
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Motacillidae (Wagtails & Pipits) |
| Genus | Motacilla |
| Espécies | Motacilla aguimp |
External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the African Pied Wagtail endangered?
The African Pied Wagtail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Pied Wagtail nest?
Nest type: CP,CR. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
How big is the African Pied Wagtail?
The African Pied Wagtail has a wingspan of 18.3 cm, weight of 26.916666666666668 g.
What order and family does the African Pied Wagtail belong to?
The African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae.
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