Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 13 February 2016. National Chambal Sanctuary, District Agra, Uttar Pradesh, IN

This is an immature lacking obvious yellow on the head. Three subspecies winter in this area but are not reliably distinguishable in non-breeding plumage. Canon PowerShot SX50 HS.

References:

Ali, S & SD Ripley (1987). Compact Handbook of the Birds of India and Pakistan. Edition 2. Oxford University Press.

Alstrom, P., K. Mild & B. Zetterstrom, (2003). Pipits and wagtails of Europe, Asia and North America. Identification and systematics. 1-496. Christopher Helm, London.

Rasmussen, P.C. & Anderton, J.C. (2005) Birds of South Asia. The Ripley Guide. Vols. 1 and 2. Smithsonian Institution & Lynx Edicions, Washington, D.C. & Barcelona.

Tyler, S. & Kirwan, G.M. (2016). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from http://www.hbw.com/node/57827 on 28 June 2016).
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