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Madagascar Wagtail

Madagascar Wagtail

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The Madagascar Wagtail is a distinctive wagtail species endemic to Madagascar. It is a common and conspicuous bird, often found near water and human settlements.
Where to spot
Endemic to Madagascar. Found in a wide variety of open habitats, including rice paddies, wetlands, rivers, lakes, agricultural areas, and urban environments.
How to spot
Look for its bright yellow belly, which is diagnostic. It exhibits the typical wagtail tail-bobbing behavior. Often seen in pairs or small family groups.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often seen foraging along water edges or in open fields.
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File:Madagascar wagtail (Motacilla flaviventris).jpg
File:Motacilla flaviventris, eastern Madagascar.jpg
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File:Madagascar Wagtail (Motacilla flaviventris) (9587156813).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Madagascar Wagtail motacilla flaviventris.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Madagascar wagtail (Motacilla flaviventris).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Motacilla flaviventris, eastern Madagascar.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Motacilla flaviventris (21837095320).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Motacilla flaviventris (21999052646).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Motacilla flaviventris (22025258755).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is easily recognized by its bright yellow belly, a prominent feature differentiating it from other wagtails in its range.
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