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Motacilla cinerea

Family Name: Motacillidae
Taxonomic Group: Vertebrates (Bird)
Common Name: Grey Wagtail, Burung Kedidi Batu

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Size 18 cm
Description Medium size, predominantly yellow with a long tail.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Habitats Freshwater
Distribution Breeds in temperate zone Eurasia, Russia, China, Korea, Japan. This wagtail is uncommon in Singapore during the winter months as a passage migrant and winter visitor. It can be found frequently in grassland areas and also on reclaimed land. It is rare at Sungei Buloh with only two sighting records at the freshwater pond area.
Nature Reserves Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

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Species record last updated on: 17 January 2024.

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