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Definition of Wagtail

Wagtail
Wagtail Wag"tail`, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of many species of Old World singing birds belonging to Motacilla and several allied genera of the family Motacillid[ae]. They have the habit of constantly jerking their long tails up and down, whence the name. Field wagtail, any one of several species of wagtails of the genus Budytes having the tail shorter, the legs longer, and the hind claw longer and straighter, than do the water wagtails. Most of the species are yellow beneath. Called also yellow wagtail. Garden wagtail, the Indian black-breasted wagtail (Nemoricola Indica). Pied wagtail, the common European water wagtail (Motacilla lugubris). It is variegated with black and white. The name is applied also to other allied species having similar colors. Called also pied dishwasher. Wagtail flycatcher, a true flycatcher (Sauloprocta motacilloides) common in Southern Australia, where it is very tame, and frequents stock yards and gardens and often builds its nest about houses; -- called also black fantail. Water wagtail. (a) Any one of several species of wagtails of the restricted genus Motacilla. They live chiefly on the shores of ponds and streams. (b) The American water thrush. See Water thrush. Wood wagtail, an Asiatic wagtail; (Calobates sulphurea) having a slender bill and short legs.

Meaning of Wagtail from wikipedia

- Wagtails are a group of p****erine birds that form the genus Motacilla in the family Motacillidae. The common name and genus name are derived from their...
- The white wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small p****erine bird in the family Motacillidae, which also includes pipits and longclaws. The species breeds...
- The willie wagtail (also spelt willy wagtail), scientific name Rhipidura leucophrys, is a p****erine bird native to Australia, New Guinea, the Solomon...
- The forest wagtail (Dendronanthus indicus) is a medium-sized p****erine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae. It has a distinctive plumage that sets...
- The western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava) is a small p****erine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws...
- The grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is a member of the wagtail family, Motacillidae, measuring around 18–19 cm overall length. The species looks somewhat...
- The Cape wagtail (Motacilla capensis), also known as Wells's wagtail, is a small insectivorous bird which is widespread in southern Africa. It frequents...
- Yellow wagtail has been split into 2 species: Western yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava Eastern yellow wagtail, Motacilla tschutschensis This disambiguation...
- wagtail (Motacilla grandis) is a species of bird in the pipit and wagtail family Motacillidae. It is native to ****an and Korea. The ****anese wagtail is...
- white-browed wagtail or large pied wagtail (Motacilla maderaspatensis) is a medium-sized bird and is the largest member of the wagtail family. They are...