About the Willie-wagtail
The willie wagtail 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. Measuring 19–21.5 cm in length, the willie wagtail is contrastingly coloured with almost entirely black upperparts and white underparts; the male and female have similar plumage.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fantails (Rhipiduridae) |
| Species | Rhipidura leucophrys |
| Species Codes | wilwag1, WIWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Willie-wagtail belong to?
The Willie-wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) belongs to the Fantails family (Rhipiduridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Willie-wagtail?
The willie wagtail 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. Measuring 19–21.5 cm in length, the willie wag...
Where can I report a Willie-wagtail sighting?
You can log sightings of Willie-wagtail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wilwag1, or on iNaturalist.
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