answersLogoWhite

0

The wagtail is a species of bird known for the almost constant wagging of its elongated tail. The reasons for this behavior are not really known, but differing theories and studies suggest that it may be a sign of submissiveness to other wagtails, that this behavior may help them flush out prey from hiding, or that it is a sign of vigilance to discourage potential predators.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How do you do an experiment proving that dogs wag their tails for certain reasons?

they wag there tail cause there happy


What is the prairie dogs length?

Head to tail, prairie dogs are on average 11-13 inches in length.


Can a dog wag its tail if it is paralyiesd?

no if the dogs tail is moving though there may be tension in his leg but he cant feal it


How can dogs wag their tail so much?

because dogs have ligaments in they tails casuing them to bend and be able to move


Why does your dogs tail wag when you wash certain spots in Nintendogs?

They have a tickle spot and you are hitting it.


How big are prairie dogs?

15inchis (38.cem) with tail


Does a dog wag its tail on purpose?

If the dog is wagging it's tail than it's probably happy. But dogs don't always wag their tails because they are happy. I think its just a sign of communication. Sometimes aggressive dogs will wag their tails. I don't know whether is subconscious or not - but I certainly believe it to be a way of communicating.


How much control does a cat have of its tail when it wags?

None. That just means its happy. A cat's tail does not wag. A cat's tail swishes, lashes, waves, twitches, flicks, etc. but it does not wag. Dogs' tails wag. When a cat's tail moves, the movement can be involuntary or voluntary. The cat can stop his/her tail from moving is he/she wants to.


how many times does a dog wag his tail?

they wag i]their tail 3 to 4 a secnd and 31536000 a year


What does a dog with its tail?

Well they use it to wag it back and forth. Also dogs use their tail to show the people arround them how they are feeling. If the tail is wagging in a quick motion back and forth the dog is happy. When the dogs tail is between their legs it means they are scared or afraid.


Will a bernese mountain dog attack intruder?

No. it will probably wag its tail and smile and sniff the intruder. they are the sweetest dogs ever!


What behaviour should you see in your cat if it is angry?

If your cat is angry, you should notice that their tail is wagging or moving side to side.. Where as dogs wag their tail when they are excited/happy.