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Mekong Wagtail

Motacilla samveasnae

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Passeriformes (참새목)
Family
Motacillidae
Genus
Motacilla
Species
Motacilla samveasnae (Mekong Wagtail)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 湄公河鶺鴒
Spanish Lavandera del Mekong
French Bergeronnette du Mékong
German Mekongstelze
Russian Меконгская трясогузка
Thai นกเด้าลมแม่น้ำโขง

Similar Species in Motacilla

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Gray Wagtail
Motacilla cinerea
Near Threatened
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Western Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flava
Least Concern
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White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
Least Concern
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Japanese Wagtail
Motacilla grandis
Least Concern
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Madagascar Wagtail
Motacilla flaviventris
Least Concern
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Mountain Wagtail
Motacilla clara
Least Concern
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White-browed Wagtail
Motacilla maderaspatensis
Least Concern
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Cape Wagtail
Motacilla capensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mekong Wagtail?
The scientific name of Mekong Wagtail is Motacilla samveasnae. It belongs to the genus Motacilla.
What is the conservation status of Mekong Wagtail?
Mekong Wagtail (Motacilla samveasnae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mekong Wagtail live?
Mekong Wagtail is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Mekong Wagtail belong to?
Mekong Wagtail (Motacilla samveasnae) belongs to the genus Motacilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Motacillidae.
What kingdom does Mekong Wagtail belong to?
Mekong Wagtail (Motacilla samveasnae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Mekong Wagtail?
The closest relatives of Mekong Wagtail in the genus Motacilla include Gray Wagtail, Western Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, Japanese Wagtail, Madagascar Wagtail.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Motacilla — 11 Species

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Gray Wagtail
Motacilla cinerea
NT 🐾
Western Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flava
LC 🐾
White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
LC 🐾
Japanese Wagtail
Motacilla grandis
LC 🐾
Madagascar Wagtail
Motacilla flaviventris
LC
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Mekong Wagtail
Motacilla samveasnae
NT
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Mountain Wagtail
Motacilla clara
LC 🐾
White-browed Wagtail
Motacilla maderaspatensis
LC 🐾
Cape Wagtail
Motacilla capensis
LC 🐾
Citrine Wagtail
Motacilla citreola
NE 🐾
Eastern Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla tschutschensis
LC
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