wagtail
IPA: wˈægteɪɫ
noun
- Any of various small passerine birds, principally of genus Motacilla, of the Old World, notable for their long tails.
- (zoology) Short for wagtail platy.
Examples of "wagtail" in Sentences
- He sent down a water wagtail to do the work.
- Grey wagtail can be seen fishing by the river.
- The wagtails form the passerine bird genus Motacilla.
- The Pied Wagtail is common in the town in the winter months.
- The most common bird species of the bogs is the Yellow Wagtail.
- The kingfisher is widespread as are the meadow pipit and pied wagtail.
- Dippers, kingfishers, wagtails and even a heron are also frequent sights.
- The Lake is also a retreat area for rare birds such as heron and wagtail.
- This is why it calls up for a wagtail, and it breaks the ice with its tail.
- This behaviour has given the illie wagtail the nickname Shepherd's Companion .