White wagtail subspecies question - Northern Greece - Jan 2020 (1 Viewer)

v11235813 · Feb 13, 2020

Hello,

While on a trip near Thessaloniki, I came across this odd looking white wagtail. I had a look at the subspecies description and distribution and it somewhat resembles the dukhunesis subspecies (has it been observed in this area?). However it could also be a variation of the plumage.

Any opinion or advise would be welcome?

Thank you!

Jean FRANCOIS · Feb 14, 2020

The simplest is always the most likely.
White-faced Wagtail M. a. alba.
Jean

v11235813 · Feb 14, 2020

Thank you. Makes a lot of sense of course, but I do not have experience with the subspecies (or that much with the variation within the alba one), so thought it's best to ask.

Richard Prior · Feb 14, 2020

v11235813 said:
Thank you. Makes a lot of sense of course, but I do not have experience with the subspecies (or that much with the variation within the alba one), so thought it's best to ask.

You did right to ask so don’t hesitate with any questions on here, the bird may have looked odd to you because ( I think) it’s all wet from just having bathed.
Welcome to Birdforum by the way.

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