Motacillidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring and summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:clutchSize 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:commonName wagtails and pipits
gptkbp:conservationStatus varies by species
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:William_Elford_Leach
gptkbp:describedYear 1820
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 10-15 days
gptkbp:foragingBehavior ground foragers
gptkbp:fossil gptkb:Miocene
gptkbp:habitat open country
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Motacillidae
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 11-15 days
gptkbp:IUCNStatus most species Least Concern
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:migratory many species are migratory
gptkbp:nestType ground nest
gptkbp:notableFeature tail wagging
gptkbp:notableGenus gptkb:Motacilla
gptkb:Amaurocichla
gptkb:Dendronanthus
gptkb:Macronyx
gptkb:Tmetothylacus
gptkb:Anthus
gptkbp:notablePlace gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Eurasia
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:notableSpecies gptkb:Meadow_pipit
gptkb:White_wagtail
gptkb:Yellow_wagtail
gptkbp:numberOfAxles pointed wings
gptkbp:numberOfSpecies 6
about 65
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:parentalCare both parents feed young
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:plumage often streaked or spotted
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Fringillidae
gptkb:Passeridae
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism minimal in most species
gptkbp:tailLength long tail
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
pesticides
gptkbp:typeSpecies gptkb:Motacilla
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls and songs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:white_wagtail
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5