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Europe
Lesser Wagtail
Motacilla alba
About this species
The Lesser Wagtail (Motacillidae) is widely distributed across Europe, where it favours mountain environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Lesser Wagtail is part of the order Passeriformes and the Motacillidae family. Its preferred habitat is mountain, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Endangered, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Motacillidae family and Passeriformes order.