Motacillidae - wagtails, pipits
 There are 54 species of bird in this family. They are found in all regions of the world, except for the polar regions. They are found in a wide variety of habitats including deserts, marshes, shorelines, tundra, agricultural areas, and suburban and urban areas. They are 5-9 inches in length and have long, slender bodies; thin, pointed bills; and medium to long tails. Pipits are usually a streaked or mottled brown in color. Wagtails are more brightly colored in shades of gray, white, yellow, orange, and green. Wagtails and pipits are ground dwellers and eat insects, spiders, and some plant matter.
 Endangered in N.H.
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 Threatened in N.H.
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 Introduced
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 Endangered in U.S.
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 Threatened in U.S.
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 Breeds in N.H.
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| New Hampshire Species |
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Other North American Species |
| American Pipit |
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Citrine Wagtail
Eastern Yellow Wagtail
Gray Wagtail
Olive-backed Pipit
Pechora Pipit
Red-throated Pipit
Sprague's Pipit
Tree Pipit
White Wagtail
Yellowish Pipit |
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