Several of the birds depicted were rock pigeons (Columba livia), along with a pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), a red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio), and a white wagtail (Motacilla alba).

Wagtails historically prefer habitats near water such as reedbeds but are commonly found now in urban areas on farmland, parks and gardens and amongst buildings. Pied wagtails can be seen across ...