Cape Wagtail
Motacilla capensis
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Motacillidae
About
The Cape wagtail, also known as Wells's wagtail, is a small insectivorous bird which is widespread in southern Africa. It frequents water's edge, lawns and gardens. It is a mostly resident, territorial species, but has been known to undertake limited altitudinal migration or form flocks outside of the breeding season. Like other wagtails they are passerine birds of the family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws.
Fun Fact
It frequents water's edge, lawns and gardens.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in almost any habitat that has open ground adjacent to water, and also along the rocky coastline, in farms, villages, cultivated land, parks, gardens and urban centres.
Diet
Eating fiddler crabs, sandhoppers, snails, ticks, tadpoles, small fish, small chameleons and human food.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance