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.

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.

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

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: ...

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.

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

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.

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.

Another Cissa species, the Javan green magpie, is critically endangered due to illegal trade. "The future of this species depends entirely on successful conservation efforts," Shepherd says.

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.

In many cases, this cohabitation is peaceful, benign or even mutually beneficial. Part of Darryl Jones’ Curlews on Vulture Street: cities, birds, people & me documents the surprising variety of bird ...