Thailand
Forest Wagtail
Breeds in eastern Asia, parts of Korea,
parts of China and parts of Siberia
parts of China and parts of Siberia
...winters in the warmer parts of Asia.
Dendronanthus indicus
(L 6.9")
Kaeng Krachen Nat’l Park
28Mar2016
Dendronanthus is Greek/Latin
for tree flower or a lark.
for tree flower or a lark.
Distinctive from all other wagtails
- the only wagtail in the genus Motacilla.
- has distinctive plumage.
- wags its tail sideways instead of up and down.
- is a forest species.
- nests in trees.