Motacillidae

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Family: Motacillidae

Group: Bird, Species

Scientific NameCommon NameSummary
American PipitAmerican PipitCommon migrant and breeder along the mainland spring through fall. Less common on the outer islands, but still not rare. Absent to Very Rare in winter, with most reports coming from Sitka or Ketchikan.
Eastern Yellow WagtailEastern Yellow WagtailAccidental from Juneau and Ketchikan
Red-throated PipitRed-throated PipitReported from Juneau and Ketchikan.
White WagtailWhite WagtailSince 2000, Accidental from Ketchikan (2005-2006, F2022, SP2023), Juneau (Oct 2017), and Yakutat (May 2023). Older records mentioned in Heinl and Piston's Birds of the Ketchikan Area include Glacier Bay (July 1969), Juneau (Sept 1977), and Long Island (May 1991).