Hero: Iz-zakak abjad

Iz-zakak abjad

White Wagtail · Motacilla alba

A slim black-and-white bird that constantly wags its long tail. It is seen on farmland, shores and around buildings.

The white wagtail has grey upperparts, a white face and underparts, and a black bib in summer. It feeds on insects on open ground, near water and around buildings. It is a common migrant and winter visitor to Malta.

Photo: Hobbyfotowiki, CC0.

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