Willie Wagtail
Willie Wagtail (<em>Rhipidura leucophrys</em>) is a species of Fantails (<em>Rhipiduridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is a species of Fantails (Rhipiduridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A familiar black-and-white fantail that wags its tail from side to side; fearless and aggressive near nests, mobbing much larger birds; a common sight in Australian gardens and country towns.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Rhipidura; binomial: Rhipidura leucophrys; authority: (Latham, 1801). Typical size: 19-21cm. Average lifespan: 3-8 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
