Motacilla alba : Motacilla alba is a bird of the family Finches , a small songbird with a total length of about 18 cm , a wingspan of 31 cm , a weight of 23 g , and a lifespan of 10 years. The body feathers are black and white. It inhabits villages, rivers, streams, ponds, etc., and can be seen in cultivated land and grasslands close to water. Often in pairs or in small groups. Feeds on insects. Walk on the ground when foraging, or hunt insects in the air. It travels in waves when flying, and the tail swings up and down when resting. The breeding period is from March to July, nesting on roofs, caves, stone crevices, etc., the nest is composed of grass stems, fine roots, bark and dead leaves, and the nest is cup-shaped. 4-5 eggs are laid per clutch. It is mainly distributed in most of Eurasia and the Arab region of northern Africa, and is widely distributed in China.
About author:Wang Xiahua, a retired cadre of the former Provincial Building Materials Bureau, especially likes animals and birds and scenery. In recent years, the ecological environment in our province has become better and better, and there are more and more migratory birds, which provides more convenience for bird shooting and bird love.
Source: Shanxi Provincial Department of Environment