Cape Wagtail

Motacilla capensis

Cape Wagtail, Motacilla capensis, photo © by Michael Plagens

Abedares National Park, Kenya. June 2017.

Mostly an uncommon resident or migrant in Kenya. Plumage is shades of gray - very pale to white on the venter and darker gray on wings and back. Tail is nearly black. Gray may be lightly washed with shades of olive, brown or pinkish.

Motacillidae -- Wagtail and Pipit Family

Books:

  • Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania by Zimmerman et al.
  • Birds of East Africa by Stevenson and Fanshawe

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