Madagascar Wagtail
A species of Wagtails Scientific name : Motacilla flaviventris Genus : Wagtails
Madagascar Wagtail, A species of Wagtails
Botanical name: Motacilla flaviventris
Genus: Wagtails
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Description
The Madagascan wagtail is a large, elegant and slender wagtail which has grey upperparts, a white breast and a yellow belly. There is a black band across the breast and the long tail has a dark centre and white outer tail feathers. There is short white supercilium. Juveniles have a less conspicuous breast band and a fainter supercilium. The body length is 19 cm (7.5 in). 
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Madagascar Wagtail primarily consumes small invertebrates like insects and spiders, often foraging on the ground or catching prey midair. Caterpillars, moths, and occasionally lizards supplement the diet, especially for nestlings.
Habitat
Madagascar Wagtail primarily inhabits open areas closely associated with various water bodies ranging from fresh to saltwater environments. This includes rivers, lakes, seashores, marshes, as well as human-modified wetlands like rice paddies and fish ponds. Madagascar Wagtail is also adaptable to terrestrial habitats like clearings in woodlands, secondary forests, eucalyptus plantations, and cultivated areas. Urban settlements, towns, and villages also provide suitable habitats. Madagascar Wagtail's elevation range extends from sea level to 2600 meters above sea level, indicating considerable ecological adaptability within broader geographical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The Madagascan wagtail is endemic to Madagascar where it is found throughout the island. It is common and widespread and most common in the east of the island and on the central plateau; it is less numerous in the north and west, and rare in the south.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wagtails Genus
Wagtails Species
Madagascar Wagtail 
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