The Australian magpie (Cracticus tibicen) is a medium-sized black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. source
The Australian magpie (Cracticus tibicen) is a medium-sized black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea.
Australian magpie is now considered to be one, with nine recognised subspecies. source
Australian magpie is now considered to be one, with nine recognised subspecies.
The Australian magpie is classified in the butcherbird genus Cracticus and is most closely related to the black butcherbird (C. quoyi). source
The Australian magpie is classified in the butcherbird genus Cracticus and is most closely related to the black butcherbird (C. quoyi).
Australian magpie is not, however, related to the European magpie, which is a corvid. source
Australian magpie is not, however, related to the European magpie, which is a corvid.
The adult Australian magpie is a fairly robust bird ranging from 37 to 43 cm (14.5 to 17 in) in length, with distinctive black and white plumage. source
The adult Australian magpie is a fairly robust bird ranging from 37 to 43 cm (14.5 to 17 in) in length, with distinctive black and white plumage.
The male Australian magpie and female are similar in appearance, and can be distinguished by differences in back markings. source
The male Australian magpie and female are similar in appearance, and can be distinguished by differences in back markings.
Described as one of Australia's most accomplished songbirds, the Australian magpie has an array of complex vocalisations. source
Described as one of Australia's most accomplished songbirds, the Australian magpie has an array of complex vocalisations.
Australian magpie is omnivorous, with the bulk of its varied diet made up of invertebrates. source
Australian magpie is omnivorous, with the bulk of its varied diet made up of invertebrates.
Australian magpie is generally sedentary and territorial throughout its range. source
Australian magpie is generally sedentary and territorial throughout its range.
The Australian magpie was first described by English ornithologist John Latham in 1801 as Coracias tibicen. source
The Australian magpie was first described by English ornithologist John Latham in 1801 as Coracias tibicen.
Australian magpies generally live to around 25 years of age, though ages of up to 30 years have been recorded. source
Australian magpies generally live to around 25 years of age, though ages of up to 30 years have been recorded.
With its long legs, the Australian magpie walks rather than waddles or hops and spends much time on the ground. source
With its long legs, the Australian magpie walks rather than waddles or hops and spends much time on the ground.
the Australian magpie has a wide variety of calls, many of which are complex. source
the Australian magpie has a wide variety of calls, many of which are complex.
Magpies have even been noted to mimic human speech when living in close proximity to humans. source
Magpies have even been noted to mimic human speech when living in close proximity to humans.
The male Australian magpie has pure white feathers on the back of the head and the female has white blending to gray feathers on the back of the head. source
The male Australian magpie has pure white feathers on the back of the head and the female has white blending to gray feathers on the back of the head.
