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Motacilla alba yarrelli, pied wagtail
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Motacilla alba yarrelli, pied wagtail
Plate 130 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)
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Belly Macgillivray Motacilla Motacillidae Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Pied Sauropsida Motacilla Alba Pied Wagtail
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Plate 130 from William MacGillivray's Watercolour Drawings of British Animals (1831-1841): A Detailed Examination of the Anatomy and Features of the Pied Wagtail (Motacilla alba yarrelli) This stunning illustration, Plate 130 from William MacGillivray's Watercolour Drawings of British Animals (1831-1841), showcases the intricate details of the Pied Wagtail (Motacilla alba yarrelli), a common passerine bird belonging to the Motacillidae family. The illustration, skillfully painted by an unknown artist, captures the bird perched on a rock, its long, slender body and distinctive black and white plumage on full display. The Pied Wagtail's belly is adorned with a white bib, contrasting sharply with its black belly and back. Its face is characterized by a long, thin beak and bright, piercing eyes. The bird's name derives from its distinctive wagging tail, which it uses to attract mates and communicate with other wagtails. The Pied Wagtail is a sauropsid, a group of vertebrates that includes reptiles and birds. As a bird, it falls under the class Aves and the order Passeriformes, which includes perching birds. The illustration provides a detailed anatomical representation of the bird's long legs, webbed feet, and the arrangement of its feathers. MacGillivray's Watercolour Drawings of British Animals was a groundbreaking work of its time, showcasing the natural history of the British Isles through beautiful and accurate illustrations. This plate, in particular, offers a fascinating glimpse into the anatomy and features of the Pied Wagtail, a common bird that continues to captivate ornithologists and naturalists to this day.
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