1. a small songbird with a long tail that moves up and down frequently

Examples

• The yellow wagtail perched on the fence post.
• We spotted a pied wagtail by the stream.
• The wagtail’s distinctive tail movement made it easy to identify.
• Wagtails are commonly seen in open areas near water.
• The bird watcher photographed a grey wagtail in the garden.
• Wagtails often feed on insects they catch on the ground.