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Distinctive but variable: all plumages are some bold combination of black, white, and gray.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyWagtails and Pipits
SizeSmall
RarityRare
HabitatClosed forest, Open woodland, Shrubland, and Sparse woodland
Best timeMost reliable in Western Australia from January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Petter Westberg
Range map
Range map
28visible hotspots
74visible records
4states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Shows considerable variation in plumage across the world, but never has a clear, thin and contrasting eye-brow like White-browed or Japanese Wagtail. Usually seen as singles, pairs, or small groups walking and running around, pumping the long, white-sided tail up and down.
Behavior
Occurs in varied open habitats, from wild grassy areas and wetlands to paved car parks and grassy lawns. Identified easily in flight by its loud, thick and distinctive “tsee-tsee’ call.
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