Australian Magpie
Gymnorhina tibicen
A medium-sized black and white songbird famous for its beautiful caroling and remarkable intelligence.
What I look like
Taken August 8, 2022 in Encounter Bay, South Australia.
Taken August 8, 2022 in Encounter Bay, South Australia.
How I sound
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Fun facts about me
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Awesome Imitator
Magpies can mimic car alarms, barking dogs, and even human speech - they're nature’s feathered sound machines!
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Melodic Master
They sing over 300 different songs, some so complex they take a year for young magpies to learn properly.
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Never Forget a Face
These clever birds recognize individual humans and remember who's been kind or mean to them for years.
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Backyard Explorer
From city parks to remote forests, magpies thrive everywhere in Australia - even doing 'turf inspections' on football fields!
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Omnivore Adventure
They hunt like ninjas - stalking insects with beak probes, snatching lizards mid-sprint, and even stealing picnic snacks!