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White Wagtail
Wagtails are characterized by their constantly wagging long tails. The white wagtail is a medium-sized bird in the family, with a body length of about 19 cm. It has a gray upperpart, a black cap and bib, and a white lowerpart. Its wings are dark with white patches. A subspecies streaked-eye wagtail has a distinctive black eye line. White wagtails breed in Europe, Asia and North Africa. Their preferred habitat includes open country and area adjacent to towns and villages. The birds are common on campus. They like walking about swiftly and busily, and fly away only when you get too close. They move dramatically up and down like waves when in flight. References
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