Grey wagtail

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:White_wagtail
gptkbp:adaptation long tail for balance
gptkbp:adult_plumage more subdued colors
grey and yellow
gptkbp:behavior often solitary or in pairs
often seen near water
gptkbp:breeding_season March to July
depends on food availability
gptkbp:calls_for a high-pitched 'pee pee' sound
gptkbp:color can vary by region
bright yellow underparts
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Eurasia
gptkbp:egg_color white with brown speckles
gptkbp:family gptkb:Motacillidae
gptkbp:first_flight strong and direct
gptkbp:fledging_period 14-21 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior on the ground or in shallow water
gptkbp:genus Motacilla
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
near water sources
prefers open areas near water.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grey wagtail
gptkbp:incubation_period 12-14 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:length 20–23 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
some populations migrate long distances
gptkbp:nesting grasses and moss
often near human habitation
in crevices or under stones
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Yellow_wagtail
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
gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea_cinereocapilla
gptkb:Motacilla_cinerea_schaeferi
gptkbp:tail_type frequently wags tail up and down
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends breeding territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:weight 18–25 g
gptkbp:wingspan 30–34 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern Europe and Africa