White-browed wagtail

The white-browed wagtail (Motacilla maderaspatensis) is a large black-and-white wagtail native to the Indian subcontinent, commonly called the large pied wagtail.

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Motacilla: A genus of slender, often long-tailed passerine birds commonly known as wagtails. The white-browed wagtail is one of the largest members of this genus.
Western yellow wagtail: A wagtail species with yellow underparts that breeds across much of Europe and western Asia. Its yellow plumage contrasts sharply with the white-browed wagtail’s black-and-white pattern.
Indian subcontinent: A geographic region comprising India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This region contains the white-browed wagtail’s native range.
Bird migration: The regular seasonal movement of birds between breeding and nonbreeding areas. Unlike many migratory wagtails, the white-browed wagtail is largely resident.
Wagtail: A small to medium-sized passerine bird known for regularly bobbing or wagging its tail. This species shares the characteristic wagtail form and tail movements.
White wagtail: A widespread wagtail species with a gray back, white face and black markings. It is a familiar black-and-white relative, but generally smaller and differently patterned.
River habitat: The living environment formed by a river and its banks, channels and associated waterside land. The species commonly forages and nests around rivers and other watercourses.
Bird taxonomy: The classification of birds into named groups based on shared ancestry and traits. Its scientific placement identifies the species within Motacilla and Passeriformes.
Passerine: A bird in the order Passeriformes, the largest order of birds and the group commonly called perching birds. The white-browed wagtail belongs to this broad order of birds.
Grey wagtail: A long-tailed wagtail with gray upperparts and bright yellow underparts. Its yellow coloration makes it distinct from the white-browed wagtail.