The Motacillidae are a family of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. There are around 65 species in 6 genera and they include the wagtails, longclaws and pipits. The longclaws are entirely restricted to the Afrotropics, and the wagtails are predominantly found in Europe, Africa and Asia, with two species migrating and breeding in Alas... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motacillidae
Motacillidae is the wagtails family of Passerine birds. They have a slender bill, angular between the nostrils with the upper mandible notched. The wings have one of the scapulars as long as the closed wing, giving them a resemblance to the waders. The tail is long and constantly kept in a vertical motion. The legs are long and adapted for running ... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BM.HTM