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White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
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Least Concern
Envergadura
17,4 cm
Peso
25,616666666666664 g
Família
Motacillidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a bird species in the family Motacillidae (wagtails & pipits), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.4 cm and a weight of 25.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 17,4 cm | 6.9 in |
| Peso | 25,616666666666664 g | 0.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP,CR,BU. Incubation: 11-16 days. Fledging: 11-16 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-8
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Motacillidae (Wagtails & Pipits) |
| Genus | Motacilla |
| Espécies | Motacilla alba |
Distribution
White Wagtail has been recorded in 5 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the White Wagtail endangered?
The White Wagtail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White Wagtail nest?
Nest type: CP,CR,BU. Incubation: 11-16 days. Fledging: 11-16 days.
How big is the White Wagtail?
The White Wagtail has a wingspan of 17.4 cm, weight of 25.616666666666664 g.
What order and family does the White Wagtail belong to?
The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae.
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