Grey Wagtail

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:White_Wagtail
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and streaked
grey upperparts and bright yellow underparts
gptkbp:behavior often solitary or in pairs
often seen foraging on rocks
gptkbp:breeding_season March to July
depends on food availability
gptkbp:calls_for a distinctive 'pee pee' sound
gptkbp:color grey and yellow
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration projects
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Eurasia
gptkbp:egg_color white with reddish spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Motacillidae
gptkbp:first_flight undulating flight
gptkbp:fledging_period 14-21 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior often seen near water
gptkbp:genus Motacilla
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
Europe and Asia
prefers open areas near water
near fast-flowing rivers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grey Wagtail
gptkbp:incubation_period 12-14 days
gptkbp:length 20–23 cm
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration some populations migrate south in winter
depends on weather conditions
partially migratory
gptkbp:nesting in shrubs or trees
grasses and moss
influenced by predation rates
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Yellow_Wagtail
gptkbp:research often seen bobbing its tail
gptkbp:soundtrack a series of melodious notes
gptkbp:species gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea_cinerea
gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea_melanocephala
gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea_patriciae
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied depending on context
gptkbp:was_marked_by long tail and slender body
gptkbp:weight 18–25 g
gptkbp:wingspan 30–34 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern Europe and North Africa