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Forest Wagtail

Forest Wagtail

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The Forest Wagtail is a distinctive wagtail species found in forested areas across Asia, unique among wagtails for its arboreal habits. It constantly bobs its tail, like other wagtails.
Where to spot
Breeds across East Asia (e.g., Siberia, Korea, Japan) and migrates south to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent for winter. Found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests, woodlands, and plantations.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive double breast band and its habit of foraging on branches, often wagging its tail rhythmically. It can be found singly or in small groups. Listen for its sharp calls.
When to spot
Best observed during spring and summer in its breeding grounds, or during autumn and winter in its non-breeding range.
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File:Dendronanthus indicus 12 - Christopher Watson.jpg
File:Dendronanthus indicus 14 - Christopher Watson.jpg
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File:Dendronanthus indicus 18 - Christopher Watson.jpg
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File:Dendronanthus indicus 1 - Christopher Watson.jpg
File:Dendronanthus indicus 8 - Christopher Watson.jpg
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File:Forest Wagtail (Dendronanthus indicus) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forest Wagtail (Dendronanthus indicus) - Flickr - Lip Kee (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendronanthus indicus 12 - Christopher Watson.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendronanthus indicus 14 - Christopher Watson.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendronanthus indicus 16 - Christopher Watson.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendronanthus indicus 17 - Christopher Watson.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendronanthus indicus 18 - Christopher Watson.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendronanthus indicus 18 - Christopher Watson (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendronanthus indicus 1 - Christopher Watson.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendronanthus indicus 8 - Christopher Watson.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendronanthus indicus 9 - Christopher Watson.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike most wagtails that frequent open ground and water edges, the Forest Wagtail primarily forages on tree branches and in the forest understory.
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