Forest Wagtail
Dendronanthus indicus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Motacillidae
About
The forest wagtail is a medium-sized passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae. It has a distinctive plumage that sets it apart from other wagtails and has the habit of wagging its tail sideways unlike the usual up and down movements of the other wagtail species. It is the only wagtail species that nests in trees. It is found mainly in forested habitats, breeding in the temperate parts of east Asia and wintering across tropical Asia from India to Indonesia.
Fun Fact
Apart from its unusual plumage pattern and habitat, the forest wagtail differs from its Motacilla relatives in its strange habit of swaying its tail from side to side, not wagging it up and down like other wagtails.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in open areas of the woodland such as clearings.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance