Willie wagtail / Gartenfächerschwanz (Rhipidura leucophrys)
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Willie-wagtail at a birdbath. 2007-12-26 02:31:08 Australia
Observations
Only documented observation: 2007-12-26Description
Classification: Genus Rhipidura (Rhipidura); Family Rhipiduridae (Rhipiduridae)General:
The Willy (or Willie) Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) 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 (7+1⁄2–8+1⁄2 in) in length, the willie wagtail is contrastingly coloured with almost entirely black upperparts and white underparts; the male and female have similar plumage.
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Etymology:
[12] Many Aboriginal names are onomatopoeic, based on the sound of its scolding call. [Link]