(Seychelles magpie robins love cockroaches and will eat them dead or alive.) Perhaps the poor birds could survive one of these assaults, but not the combined effect. With these data in hand ...

“The magpies are back ... The birds, known for their relationship with large animals, perch on the cattle and eat the grubs out of their backs. It was a little bit of a service to the ...

With their large size, bold pied plumage, and fondness for open areas, black-billed magpies are easily seen. They hop and walk on the ground with a swaggering and confident gait. Monotypic.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's "All About Birds" site notes that black-billed magpies are "social, inquisitive birds that eat fruits, grains, insects, small animals and frequently gather in ...

Magpie opened its doors in early January, 2025 in the buzzy neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru, serving up plates as unexpected as Eliot’s journey across the continent. On the menu? Borderless soul food.