Motacilla lugubris.
Motacilla lugubris Temm., Man. d'Orn., i, p. 253 (1820). Type-locality: France.
In M. l. lugubris the ear-coverts are white and the throat black, a combination found in none of the Indian races.
Key to Subspecies.
A. Chin black in Summer.
a. Forehead and anterior crown while…………M. l alboides, p. 262.
b. Only a narrow line across forehead and supercilium whiter…………M. l. maderaspatensis, [p. 263.
B. Chin and throat white in Summer…………M. l. leucopsis, p. 264.
BookTitle:
The Fauna Of British India, Including Ceylon And Burma-birds(second Edition)
Reference:
Baker, EC S (1922–1930) The fauna of British India including Ceylon and Burma. Second edition. vol.3 1926.
Title in Book:
Motacilla lugubris.
Year:
1926
Page No:
261
M_ID:
30329
M_CN:
White Wagtail
M_SN:
Motacilla alba
Volume:
Vol. 3
Term name:
id:
4016
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