Another beautiful bird I had the pleasure of capturing during a Spring 2017 visit Uganda is this African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp), which I watched foraging for a snack of bugs during a short walk along the shore of Lake Victoria near Entebbe. Yes, its tail was wagging. Its black and white plumage is striking. So is its bold white eyebrow.

A bit more, from various sources with the help of the WordPress AI tool:

The African Pied Wagtail is a medium-sized bird characterized by its long, distinctively wagging tail, which is usually held upright. The male boasts a bold black crown and back, while the underparts are white. Females are slightly duller but share similar markings, making them easily recognizable.

• Habitat: The African Pied Wagtail is commonly found in open areas near water, such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
• Range: Across sub-Saharan Africa from the Eastern Cape north to extreme southern Egypt and from Guinea to western Eritrea and Somalia.
• Diet: It primarily feeds on insects and plant material, employing a foraging technique that involves running along the ground and occasionally darting towards insects.
• Behavior: Known for its lively antics, the wagtail often engages in a distinctive tail-wagging behavior, which is part of its courtship rituals.

And a few more links for further reference:

• African Pied Wagtail at Birds of the World
• African Pied Wagtail at BirdLife DataZone
• African Pied Wagtail at eBird
• African Pied Wagtail at Avibase
• African Pied Wagtail at Wikipedia
• African Pied Wagtail at iNaturalist

Photos from 1 April 2017. Post last updated on 24 August 2025.