Wee Willy Wagtail
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The willie (or willy) wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is a passerine bird native to Australia and nearby countries. Its common name is derived from its habit of wagging its tail horizontally when foraging on the ground. Aggressive and territorial, it will often harass much larger birds such as the laughing kookaburra and wedge-tailed eagle.
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I wish I was a wee Willy Wagtail.
I've always wanted a tail to wag,
and Willy, really struts his stuff, just so.
With a wiggle waggle
a parry, on garde, touché!
"Now that's a Tail!"
Willy Wagtail is willy-nilly, with attitude!
Flitting onto branch or wire
waggling his tail all about,
so bossy and belligerent.
"Hey what's your game?"
"Can anybody play?"
Copyright © John Anderson | Year Posted 2018
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