Citrine Wagtail (species: Motacilla (Motacilla) citreola) in Royal NP (Gaia Guide)
Motacilla (Motacilla) citreola
Citrine Wagtail


©Kaippally: Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla (Motacilla) citreola)

©J.M. Garg: Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla (Motacilla) citreola)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Motacillidae
Genus Motacilla
Species Motacilla (Motacilla) citreola

Colours

                   

Distinguishing features

The adult male in breeding plumage is basically grey or black above, with white on the remiges, and bright yellow below and on the entire head except for the black nape. In winter plumage, its yellow underparts may be diluted by white, and the head is brownish with a yellowish supercilium. Females look generally like washed-out versions of males in winter plumage. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • From 15 cm to 17 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • From 24 cm to 28 cm

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla (Motacilla) citreola)

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