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White Wagtail
jmorlan

White Wagtail (Motacilla alba yarrellii)

Geographic variation and taxonomy, very complex. Nine to eleven subspecies currently recognized, depending on the authority. This is the British race, sometime considered a separate species under the name "Pied Wagtail." It breeds primarily in the British Isles and adjacent Europe. It is characterized by a mostly black back in adult males such as this. Also note the extensive gray sides and flanks.
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Location
Inverkeithing, Fife County, Scotland, UK
Date taken
03 August 2018
Scientific name
Motacilla alba yarrellii
Equipment used
Nikon P510 CoolPix
delia todd
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That's a fine picture you've taken of this wee waggie Joe. Love watching them flitting around, but they can be a nightmare to photograph LOL.

A super job you've done here lad, thanks.
 

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