Motacilla (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Motacillidae: wagtails.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Motacilla alba is one of the most common and widespread species of wagtail in the world.
- The genus Motacilla is often divided into several distinct species, including the white wagtail and the yellow wagtail.
- Members of the genus Motacilla are known for their long tails, which they use to great effect in their mating displays.
- Motacilla flava is a common migrant in the spring, with many birds passing through Europe on their way from Africa to their breeding grounds in northern Eurasia.
- Birds of the genus Motacilla are often found near water, where they can feed on insects and other small invertebrates.