Grey wagtail named Bird of the Year 2025

Photo: Jiří Bartoš, Česká ornitologická společnost

The Czech Society for Ornithology has named the grey wagtail as the Bird of the Year for 2025. This decision aims to highlight the crucial role that natural waterways play in supporting this striking, long-tailed bird, as well as a variety of other wildlife, communities, and landscapes. To learn more about the Bird of the Year, I spoke with ornithologist Petr Voříšek.

I understand that the grey wagtail is a relatively common species in this region.

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Author: Ruth Fraňková