Pied wagtail Motacilla alba

Black-and-white wagtail with distinctive bouncing walk

Habitat: open habitats, especially near livestock buildings and sewage farms

Widespread resident

Black back and white face with black tail edged with white; 17–18 cm

Often seen walking on the ground with bouncing tail

Feeds on insects

Nest is a cup on the ground

2 broods April to June

5–6 grey eggs, speckled brown