Grey wagtail

Motacilla cinerea

Interesting facts: Of all the wagtails, the grey wagtail is the one most associated with flowing water. The species feeds primarily on insects living in or in the water. It wades through the water to find food. Its nest is usually right next to the water, in cliffs and walls or embankments, at weirs and mills. The female builds the nest from moss, grasses and sprigs, and lines the cup with fine plant material and animal hair.

Characteristics: Distinctive supercilium; overall impression of the plumage: uniform grey back, underside predominantly yellow; long legs; tail longer than the body

Body length: Less than 20 cm (sparrow length)

Distribution: At streams and rivers in the mountains, reservoirs, ponds and lakes, wetland areas and moors