Willy good mum - Willy Wagtail - Women's Crop Tee Spring Essentials Despite their small size

Despite their small size

And here’s a wild fact: they can actually breathe while staying still by pumping water over their gills using cheek muscles—it's called buccal pumping

Known for their cooperative breeding

Ideal for gifting on special occasions such as birthdays

slightly overdressed beachgoers waddling home after a long day at sea

Willy good mum - Willy Wagtail - Women's Crop Tee Spring Essentials Despite their small sizeThe willy wagtail might be small, but as a mum its bold, busy and completely fearless. Found right across Australia, these lively black and white birds build neat cup nests and fiercely defend them often taking on much larger birds (and even people) if they get too close. Both parents help raise the chicks, constantly darting about to catch insects and keep up with hungry mouths. They do best in open habitats with plenty of perches and insect life,