African Pied Wagtail
Motacilla aguimp
The African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp) is a uncommon wagtails and pipit found in 40 countries, weighing about 27 g. The African pied wagtail, or African wagtail, is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae.
About the African Pied Wagtail
The African pied wagtail, or African wagtail, is a species of bird in the family Motacillidae.
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How to identify it
A striking black and white wagtail with black upperparts contrasting with white underparts, it has a white supercilium and a white patch in the folded wing. Juvenile birds are greyer, while birds of the nominate subspecies show grey flanks. They are 20 cm (7.9 in) long.
What the African Pied Wagtail sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Guinea-Bissau, Singapore, Burkina Faso.
When to see it
The African Pied Wagtail can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an African Pied Wagtail?
- A striking black and white wagtail with black upperparts contrasting with white underparts, it has a white supercilium and a white patch in the folded wing. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an African Pied Wagtail?
- The African Pied Wagtail is a small sized bird weighing about 27 g.
- Where can you see an African Pied Wagtail?
- The African Pied Wagtail occurs in 40 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia.
- What does an African Pied Wagtail sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the African Pied Wagtail on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to an African Pied Wagtail?
- The African Pied Wagtail is most easily confused with the Citrine Wagtail, the Eastern Yellow Wagtail and the White-browed Wagtail.
- Is the African Pied Wagtail endangered?
- The African Pied Wagtail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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