Migrant Birds of the Gardens, Orchards 

 and Cultivated Districts 



WHITE WAGTAIL (Motacillaalha). 



A somewhat casual visitor, chiefly occurring in the 

 South. In Ireland practically unknown ; owing to its 

 close resemblance to the Pied Wagtail, it may have 

 been overlooked. 



Haunts. — Like Pied Wagtail. 



Plumage.— ybxoh like Pied Wagtail, but differs in 

 the greyer back and wings ; more white on head and 

 sides of neck. Length, 7i in. Female no black on 

 nape or back. Young, cheeks and throat washed with, 

 yellow ; more of an olive-grey on upper parts. 



Language. — Similar to Pied Wagtail. 

 Habits. — Similar to Pied Wagtail. 

 Food. — Similar to Pied Wagtail. 

 Nest. — Similar to Pied Wagtail. 

 Site. — Similar to Pied Wagtail. 

 Materials. — Similar to Pied Wagtail. 

 Eggs. — Five to seven. Same as Pied Wagtail, but 

 said to have a bluer tinge. 



17 c 



