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Japanese Wagtail

Japanese Wagtail

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The Japanese Wagtail is a large, black and white wagtail species endemic to Japan and parts of Korea. It is typically found along rivers and coastlines.
Where to spot
Endemic to Japan and parts of the Korean Peninsula. Found along rivers, streams, and coastal areas, including rocky shores and sandy beaches.
How to spot
Look for its entirely black upperparts and white underparts, with a white supercilium. It has the characteristic wagtail tail-bobbing behavior. Its calls are distinctive.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, foraging along waterways.
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File:Motacilla grandis -Japan-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Motacilla grandis crying.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Motacilla grandis crying a2.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Motacilla grandis eating.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Motacilla grandis giving food.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Motacilla grandis on wire.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is a familiar sight along rivers in Japan, often seen foraging on rocks and riverbanks, even in urban settings.
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