Eastern Yellow Wagtail
NameEastern Yellow Wagtail
Common NameEastern Yellow Wagtail
Scientific NameMotacilla tschutschensis
FamilyMotacillidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)19
Plumage DetailsMales in breeding plumage typically display bright yellow underparts, olive-grey upperparts, a dark crown, and a prominent dark eye-stripe often bordered by a yellow supercilium. The tail is dark with white outer tail feathers, and the wings are dark with pale edgings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a sharp, often repeated 'tseep' or 'tsweep' call, sometimes described as a 'chissick'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, tundra
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern Asia and Alaska, migrating south to winter in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and northern Australia.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Olive-grey back, Long, constantly wagging tail, Dark eye-stripe, Slender build
Description
The Eastern Yellow Wagtail is a slender, long-tailed passerine known for its bright yellow underparts and olive-grey upperparts. It habitually wags its tail up and down while foraging on the ground for insects.
