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Schafstelze

Motacilla flava

Least Concern
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Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 西方黃鶺鴒
Spanish Lavandera Boyera
French bergeronnette printanière
German Schafstelze
Portuguese Alvéola-amarela
Russian Жёлтая трясогузка

Similar Species in Motacilla

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Bachstelze
Motacilla alba
Least Concern
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Gebirgsstelze
Motacilla cinerea
Near Threatened
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Japanstelze
Motacilla grandis
Least Concern
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Kapstelze
Motacilla capensis
Least Concern
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Langschwanzstelze
Motacilla clara
Least Concern
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Madagaskarstelze
Motacilla flaviventris
Least Concern
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Mamulastelze
Motacilla maderaspatensis
Least Concern
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Mekongstelze
Motacilla samveasnae
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schafstelze?
The scientific name of Schafstelze is Motacilla flava. It belongs to the genus Motacilla.
What is the conservation status of Schafstelze?
Schafstelze (Motacilla flava) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Schafstelze live?
Schafstelze is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Schafstelze belong to?
Schafstelze (Motacilla flava) belongs to the genus Motacilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Motacillidae.
Is Schafstelze endangered?
No, Schafstelze (Motacilla flava) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Schafstelze belong to?
Schafstelze (Motacilla flava) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Schafstelze?
The closest relatives of Schafstelze in the genus Motacilla include Bachstelze, Gebirgsstelze, Japanstelze, Kapstelze, Langschwanzstelze.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Motacilla — 11 Species

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Bachstelze
Motacilla alba
LC 🐾
Gebirgsstelze
Motacilla cinerea
NT 🐾
Japanstelze
Motacilla grandis
LC 🐾
Kapstelze
Motacilla capensis
LC 🐾
Langschwanzstelze
Motacilla clara
LC 🐾
Madagaskarstelze
Motacilla flaviventris
LC 🐾
Mamulastelze
Motacilla maderaspatensis
LC 🐾
Mekongstelze
Motacilla samveasnae
NT 🐾
Östliche Schafstelze
Motacilla tschutschensis
LC
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Schafstelze
Motacilla flava
LC
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Zitronenstelze
Motacilla citreola
NE
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