Thursday, December 12, 2013

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Wagtails and pipits--Passeriformes- Motacillida


The Motacillidae are a family of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. They include the wagtails, long claws, and pipits. They are slender, ground-feeding insectivores of open country. There are 20 species, which occur in India.


White-browed Wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis   Mt. Abu


White Wagtail Motacilla alba lucopsis    Mt. Abu.



Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris.   Gir Guj.


Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis   Mt. Abu.

"a slender, long-tailed, long-legged bird most often seen walking on the ground near water courses with the tail wagging fervently. Picture depicts a bird on the Thol shore in Gujarat."

Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava feldegg   - Male Thol Guj.

"  Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea, heading for the shore of Trevor Tank Mt Abu"

Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea    Mt. Abu.

"A Gray Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) perched on a cable overlooking a flowing stream, showcasing its distinctive gray plumage and elegant posture."

Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea    Mt. Abu


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