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Grey-headed Wagtail
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Marshes (rare passage).
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: Dark grey head.
When to look
Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
How rare is it?
The Grey-headed Wagtail sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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