Migrant Birds of the Gardens, Orchards 

 and Cultivated Districts 



WHITE WAGTAIL (Motacillaalba). 



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. Much like Pied Wagtail, but differs in 

 the greyer back and wings ; more white on head and 

 sides of neck. Length, 7^ 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 



