The Willie Wagtail is a small black and white songbird found throughout Australia. They are common in a variety of habitats, from forests to grasslands. They are most commonly seen near water, where they can be seen wagging their tails back and forth as they search for food. Willie Wagtails are known for their playful nature and love of insects, which they catch in mid-air. Willie Wagtail will also take food from people’s hands and has been known to steal food off plates on picnic tables!

They are easy to recognize with its long tail that it constantly flicks while hunting. They have long tails that they often hold upright, and their wings are pointed. Their bills are black and their legs are grey. Males and females look similar, but males tend to be slightly larger than females. Juvenile Willie Wagtails look like adults, but they have browner plumage and their tails are not yet fully black.