Spiritual Meaning Of Pied Wagtail Bird. It is known for its preying strategy using its fantail to disturb grasses where insect thrives which. So here it is.
The wagtail is a genus Motacilla of passerine birds in the family MotacillidaeThe forest wagtail belongs to the monotypic genus Dendronanthus which is closely related to Motacilla and sometimes included herein. The Oracle of the Birds Birds may deliver angelic meaning through the songs they sing she writes. The willie wagtail itself is an extraordinarily territorial bird and for its diminutive size can irritably swoop and attack others including people to get them away.
The pied wagtails Latin name is Motacilla alba which means White Waggling Tail our Pied version is a subspecies of the White Wagtail found in Europe and Asia.
Together with the pipits and longclaws they form the family Motacillidae. It symbolizes freedom and strength as well as harmony with fellow creatures. In the autumn and winter when insects are scarce pied wagtails will come into gardens to feed on seeds and bread. Not only are they awesome but they also happen to be my spirit guide.