gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:White_wagtail
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gptkbp:adaptation
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long tail for balance
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gptkbp:adult_plumage
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more subdued colors
grey and yellow
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gptkbp:behavior
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often solitary or in pairs
often seen near water
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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March to July
depends on food availability
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gptkbp:calls_for
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a high-pitched 'pee pee' sound
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gptkbp:color
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can vary by region
bright yellow underparts
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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featured in folklore
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gptkbp:diet
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insects
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:Eurasia
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gptkbp:egg_color
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white with brown speckles
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Motacillidae
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gptkbp:first_flight
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strong and direct
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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14-21 days
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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on the ground or in shallow water
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gptkbp:genus
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Motacilla
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gptkbp:habitat
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wetlands
near water sources
prefers open areas near water.
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Grey wagtail
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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12-14 days
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gptkbp:is_observed_in
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popular among birdwatchers
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gptkbp:length
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20–23 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 5 years
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gptkbp:migration
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partial migrant
some populations migrate long distances
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gptkbp:nesting
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grasses and moss
often near human habitation
in crevices or under stones
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Yellow_wagtail
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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a series of melodious notes
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea_cinerea
gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea_melanocephala
gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea_patriciae
gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea_cinereocapilla
gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea_schaeferi
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gptkbp:tail_type
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frequently wags tail up and down
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends breeding territory
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:weight
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18–25 g
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gptkbp:wingspan
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30–34 cm
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gptkbp:wintering_range
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southern Europe and Africa
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