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日本鶺鴒 (Japanese Wagtail)

Motacilla grandis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Passeriformes (雀形目)
Family
Motacillidae
Genus
Motacilla
Species
Motacilla grandis (日本鶺鴒)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セグロセキレイ
Chinese 日本鶺鴒
Spanish Lavandera Japonesa
French Bergeronnette du Japon
German Japanstelze
Portuguese alvéola-do-japão
Russian Японская трясогузка

Similar Species in Motacilla

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南非鶺鴒
Motacilla capensis
Least Concern
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大斑鹡鸰
Motacilla maderaspatensis
Least Concern
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東方黃鶺鴒
Motacilla tschutschensis
Least Concern
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湄公河鶺鴒
Motacilla samveasnae
Near Threatened
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灰鶺鴒
Motacilla cinerea
Near Threatened
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白鶺鴒
Motacilla alba
Least Concern
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西方黃鶺鴒
Motacilla flava
Least Concern
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非洲山鹡鸰
Motacilla clara
Least Concern
View all species in Motacilla →

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Phylum
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鳥綱
Class
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雀形目
Order
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Motacillidae
Family
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Motacilla
Genus

Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 日本鶺鴒?
The scientific name of 日本鶺鴒 is Motacilla grandis. It belongs to the genus Motacilla.
What is the conservation status of 日本鶺鴒?
日本鶺鴒 (Motacilla grandis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 日本鶺鴒 live?
日本鶺鴒 is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does 日本鶺鴒 belong to?
日本鶺鴒 (Motacilla grandis) belongs to the genus Motacilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Motacillidae.
Is 日本鶺鴒 endangered?
No, 日本鶺鴒 (Motacilla grandis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 日本鶺鴒 belong to?
日本鶺鴒 (Motacilla grandis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 日本鶺鴒?
The closest relatives of 日本鶺鴒 in the genus Motacilla include 南非鶺鴒, 大斑鹡鸰, 東方黃鶺鴒, 湄公河鶺鴒, 灰鶺鴒.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Motacilla — 11 Species

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南非鶺鴒
Motacilla capensis
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大斑鹡鸰
Motacilla maderaspatensis
LC
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日本鶺鴒
Motacilla grandis
LC
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東方黃鶺鴒
Motacilla tschutschensis
LC 🐾
湄公河鶺鴒
Motacilla samveasnae
NT 🐾
灰鶺鴒
Motacilla cinerea
NT 🐾
白鶺鴒
Motacilla alba
LC 🐾
西方黃鶺鴒
Motacilla flava
LC 🐾
非洲山鹡鸰
Motacilla clara
LC 🐾
马岛鹡鸰
Motacilla flaviventris
LC 🐾
黃頭鶺鴒
Motacilla citreola
NE
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