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Western Yellow Wagtail
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Motacilla flava
A rare summer visitor — bright canary-yellow underneath, olive on top. Often follows cows around to catch the flies they stir up!
Size
Small · 17 cm
Latin name
Motacilla flava
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Wet meadows
- Cattle pastures (rare summer visitor in Ireland)