grey wagtail
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Grey wagtails (Motacilla cinerea) breed along rivers and streams flanked by tall vegetation. Observations can be made around various types of permanent water bodies.
Distribution: Vagrant to Namibia, but observations have been recorded near Walvis Bay, Henties Bay, Windhoek and the far eastern Caprivi Strip.Diet: Little is known of the feeding habits of this species. Searches for insects on surface water.
Description: A slender, long-tailed wagtail with yellow-green rump and upper tail coverts. Back, crown, nape, mantle and lesser coverts grey. Often confused with the yellow wagtail which has a much shorter tail.Breeding: Extralimital.
Size: 18cm. Weight: 18g
Arebbusch Travel Lodge
situated on the southern outskirts of town - predominantly offers self catering accommodation
Galton House
Recently opened guest house in a quite upmarket suburb. Offers meals & excellent service
Olive Grove Guesthouse
superbly managed boutique guest house. Our number one choice of accommodation in Windhoek
Terra Africa Guest House
situated in the suburb of Olympia this guest house also doubles as a small art gallery
Villa Verdi
perennial favourite well decorated communal areas, good for holiday and business visitors
