Pusillanimous

The Willie Wagtail feeds primarily on insects and spends much of it's time chasing prey in open habitat.
Its common name is derived from its habit of wagging its tail horizontally when foraging on the ground.
Aggressive and territorial, the Willie Wagtail will often harass much larger birds such as the Laughing Kookaburra and Wedge-tailed Eagle. It has responded well to human alteration of the landscape and is a common sight in urban lawns, parks, and gardens.
It was widely featured in aboriginal folklore around the country as either a bringer of bad news or a stealer of secrets.
Having said all that he is quite a timid little bird when people are around and is a difficult bird to capture on camera as he flits around so quickly.