




Motacilla cinerea
The Grey Wagtail is a cheerful little bird with a long tail that wags up and down. You can often see it near streams and rivers, hopping around looking for tasty insects to eat.
Habitat: Near water, like rivers and streams
The Grey Wagtail has a sleek grey back and a bright yellow underside, especially on its vent. It sports a long, constantly wagging black tail with white outer feathers and a distinctive white stripe above its eye.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
5
Its 'grey' name hides a stunning yellow belly!
Males have a black chin patch during breeding season!
Their chirpy song sounds like 'tsi-tsi' or 'chip-chip.'
These birds build cup-shaped nests near fast-flowing water.
Grey Wagtail can expertly hunt flying insects over fast-moving water because of their agile flight and quick movements.
Grey Wagtail has a constantly wagging tail that helps them flush out hidden insects or signal to other birds.
Grey Wagtail can catch tiny aquatic insects by darting along riverbanks, thanks to its keen eyesight and quick reflexes.
They mainly eat insects found near water, sometimes catching them mid-air!

Limnephilus rhombicus
Main food source for wagtails.

Ephemera danica
Important prey, especially larval forms.
Accipiter nisus
A common raptor that preys on small birds.

Felis catus
Feral and pet cats can hunt these birds.
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them. They are wild animals and need their space.
18-19 cm
25-27 cm
0.014-0.022 kg
2-5 years
60 km/h
They mainly eat insects found near water, sometimes catching them mid-air!
Near water, like rivers and streams
Foraging
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England, UK
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Hainaut, BE
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Spain, ES
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