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Willie wagtail. These small birds get their name from the constant movement of their tail from side to side. They are very inquisitive and will often do small flights around the observer....very cute! Photographed in point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia. Rhipidura leucophrys,Willie Wagtail Click/tap to enlarge

Willie wagtail.

These small birds get their name from the constant movement of their tail from side to side. They are very inquisitive and will often do small flights around the observer....very cute! Photographed in point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia.

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The willie wagtail, scientific name "Rhipidura leucophrys", is a passerine bird native to Australia, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, the Bismarck Archipelago, and Eastern Indonesia. It is a common and familiar bird throughout much of its range, living in most habitats apart from thick forest.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Tbotbigted
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Uploaded May 2, 2015.