White wagtail

The white wagtail is a small, lively bird that bobs its tail as it walks. It lives across Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa, with some even nesting in western Alaska. Different subspecies have slightly varied looks, like the black-backed pied wagtail common in Britain and Ireland.

• It migrates to Africa unless it already lives in a warm enough area.
• There are 9 to 11 subspecies, each with slight color differences.
• It belongs to the same bird family as pipits and longclaws.