Japanese Wagtail
A species of Wagtails Scientific name : Motacilla grandis Genus : Wagtails
Japanese Wagtail, A species of Wagtails
Botanical name: Motacilla grandis
Genus: Wagtails
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Description General Info
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Description
The Japanese Wagtail is about 20cm long. Both sexes look similar; they have white underparts and black upperparts, throats and backs. Their supercilium is also white. They have a black beak and dark grey legs and feet. The plumage of a juvenile is more grey than that of an adult. 
Size
23 cm
Colors
Black
White
Feeding Habits
Japanese Wagtail primarily feeds on insects, employing active foraging techniques near water bodies. Distinct preferences or dietary adaptations of japanese Wagtail are not specified.
Habitat
Japanese Wagtail predominantly inhabits riparian zones, such as rivers and lakes with gravelly shores and sandbars, which are essential for its foraging and breeding activities. These birds are also found in man-made habitats including rice paddies and urban open spaces. Their preference extends to dry riverbeds, particularly in coastal areas during winter months. The range of japanese Wagtail includes a variety of elevations from sea level up to 1500 meters, and they may share habitats with M. alba during the breeding season, suggesting adaptability to different riparian environments within temperate broadleaved and mixed forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
It is native to Japan and Korea. Vagrant birds have been recorded in Taiwan, eastern China and far-eastern Russia.It lives in inland wetlands, on arable land and in urban areas.
Species Status
The Japanese wagtail is classed as of least concern by the IUCN. It has a stable population.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Wagtails Genus
Wagtails Species
Japanese Wagtail 
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