For many New Zealanders, the Australian magpie is a familiar, if sometimes vexing, sight. Introduced from Australia in the ...

Well, the magpie is a corvid and the corvids are particularly susceptible to West Nile virus. So when it arrived, the crows, the jays, the magpies and then several other species declined dramatically.

In a significant discovery that reveals New Zealand’s epic biodiversity, researchers identified a 19-million-year-old ...

When a black-billed magpie dies, sometimes other magpies will perch or stand around the deceased. One or more birds may drop an offering, such as a sprig of pine needles, next to the departed.

Similar Species Black bill and range distinguish this species from the yellow-billed magpie; larger size of the black-billed magpie sometimes appreciable in the field.

Discover the fascinating world of magpies, including their folklore ... From Kashmir to Myanmar, a few closely related blue magpie species are a common sight. June 16, 2025 e-Paper. LOGIN Account.

But other species also live in this modified environment. For all the vastness of our Outback and bush, most Australians live in urban areas. ... Magpies, curlews, peregrine falcons: ...

The magpie has something to crow about — it's the winner of our quest to find Australia's most-loved animal sound. But their songs are more than beautiful warbles.

The black-billed magpie is crowned the official bird of Edmonton. Are we promoting a smart bird with a charming character, or ...

The magpie may indeed be a thief, but it's also scared of new things ... Biologist Magne Husby sought to understand how certain species try to protect themselves from these predators.

There is enough food about – and they can usually out-compete other urban bird species. Even within magpie populations, there are differences in how individuals cope with noise.

Magpie swooping season is upon us. ... In his work, Ashton is using magpies as a study species to answer questions central to the understanding of cognitive evolution.