White Wagtail

The white wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae, which also includes pipits and longclaws. The species breeds in much of Europe and Asia and parts of North Africa. It has a toehold in Alaska as a scarce breeder. It is resident in the mildest parts of its range, but otherwise migrates to Africa. In Ireland and Great Britain, the darker subspecies, the pied wagtail or water wagtail (M. a. yarrellii) predominates. In total, there are between 9 and 11 subspecies.

Spain: La lavandera blanca o aguzanieves
Russian: белая трясогузка
Dutch: Witte kwikstaart
German: Bachstelze
French: Bergeronnette grise
Portuguese: Alvéola-branca
Italian: La ballerina bianca o batticoda o ballerina bianca e nera