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| − | Buzzing | + | Buzzing ''di'' or ''ji'' in flight. Song long and somewhat rambling but with distinct buzzing quality and lots of t's, b's and z's included. Males sing all year round except for November and December. |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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- Motacilla grandis
Identification
Head black except for long white supercillia joining over the forehead and white chin. Upperparts very dark slate grey ( often looking black ). Throat and breast black, rest of underparts white. tertials black with narrow white margins, rest of wing white with some inner greater coverts black centred. Tail black with thin white outer edges. Bare parts black. Juveniles have a plain grey head with a hint of the white eyebrow.
Voice
Buzzing di or ji in flight. Song long and somewhat rambling but with distinct buzzing quality and lots of t's, b's and z's included. Males sing all year round except for November and December.
Distribution
Throughout Japan from Hokkaido to Iriomote-jima.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Near fresh water.
Behaviour
More tied to water than White Wagtail. Nests on river gravels, often in the open. Pairs stay together throughout the year.
