It’s flicking its tail up and down
Grey wagtail
Passeriformes / Family: Motacillidae
- Total length
- approx. 20 cm
- Range
- Throughout Japan
Constantly flicking its tail up and down, it often scurries along the water's edge, feeding on aquatic insects and occasionally catching flying insects mid-air. In the diorama, it seems to be searching for prey.
In summer, adult males develop a black throat, but both sexes display similar coloration in winter.
Although it typically migrates to Tokunoshima in autumn to overwinter, some individuals arrive as early as summer. During winter, it can be found in a range of habitats, from areas near human habitation to mountain forests.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B1:Forest near the settlement
Most of the forests in Tokunoshima Island are secondary forests that were once cleared in the past. Especially near the settlements, there are forests that have become well-lit thanks to recent pruning. Remains of paths, charcoal kilns, and fields form a reminder of the relationship between people and nature. Such forests accessible from settlements are inhabited by many living creatures fond of the well-lit environment.
This B1:Forest near the settlement