wagtail

• Oiseau de l'Ancien Monde, de petite taille, caractérisé par une longue queue qu'il agite fréquemment de haut en bas en marchant.

A small Old World bird characterized by its long tail, which it frequently jerks up and down while walking.

1. Small bird with a long tailB2formal

   A small, slender Old World bird with a long tail that constantly bobs up and down as it walks or runs.

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   • A wagtail was hopping along the riverbank, its tail bobbing.
   • We spotted a grey wagtail near the stream.
   • The wagtail's distinctive tail movement makes it easy to identify.