I have a pair of willie wagtails and the male has been killed. Will she be OK and find another mate? I am heartbroken; I just love them and they bring such pleasure and are so cute.
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A.F., via email.
Willie wagtails normally mate for life, but your female will probably either find, or be found by, another male. This should happen within a couple of months.
The fact that your pair had been in their territory for a while indicates that the territory is suitable for willie wagtails, so it is very likely that a male will soon arrive from elsewhere.
He will probably be roaming around looking for his own territory.
I hope it will not be too long before you once again have a pair of willie wagtails.
These birds usually live from 10-15 years.
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