A small, ground-dwelling songbird, found worldwide; plumage usually bold, black-and-white, yellow, or green (dull species are called pipits); long tail which wags vertically; inhabits open country; eats mainly insects. The name is also used for two New World flycatchers and one fantail. (Family: Motacillidae, 48 species.)
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African Pied Wagtail |
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Many, see text. |
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