Scientific Name: Motacilla citreola
Malay Name: Pipit-Batu Kepala Kuning
Chinese Name: 黄头鹡鸰
Range:
Widespread across breeding range from Europe to Asia, wintering range includes India and southeastern Asia.
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: citreola, calcarata.
Size: 16.5-20 cm
Identification:
Compared to Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Grey Wagtail, key feature to look out for in non-breeding individuals is the supercilium wrapping around ear coverts and connecting to throat, creating the appearance of a distinct, isolated "cheek patch".
Similar looking species: Grey Wagtail, Eastern Yellow Wagtail
Habitat: Marshes, fields, and coastal habitats, prefers wet habitats.
Behaviour/Ecology: Similar to other wagtails, forages on ground and wags tail while moving. Can be spotted in flight with undulating flight.
Local Status: Very rare vagrant.
Conservation Status: Least Concern (BirdLife International 2019)
Past accepted records in our database:
Past records, bar chart (see more bar charts):
Photos:
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
eBird Species page: eBird (Citrine Wagtail)
References:
BirdLife International. (2019). Motacilla citreola. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T22718379A154492004.en. Accessed on 19 December 2021