A magpie can recognise you – and four other fun facts about Australia’s most often-spotted bird

The feathered friend was recorded in half of the 153,000 surveys in BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count ...
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Reports of the fascinating magpie abound in Santa Fe

It is quite common to see magpies in our general area, but we’ve had more than the usual number of magpie reports right in town in the last week or two. I’m not sure why this is, but it’s quite a ...
The Conversation

Magpies can form friendships with people – here’s how

Can one form a friendship with a magpie – even when adult males are protecting their nests during the swooping season? The short answer is: “Yes, one can” – although science has just begun to provide ...
Indiatimes

Ever wondered what a group of magpies is called? Flock is not the answer

Magpies are among the world's most discussed birds, not because of their striking black-and-white feathers but due to the stories, beliefs, and clever behaviours attached to them. You're not alone if ...
The New York Times

Australia’s Clever Birds Did Not Consent to This Science Experiment

The magpies showed their smarts by helping one another remove tracking harnesses that scientists carefully placed on them. By Anthony Ham The Australian magpie is one of the cleverest birds on earth.
The Conversation

Cable ties probably won’t stop magpie attacks – here are a few things to try instead

Every spring in Australia is heralded by reports of magpies swooping at people. While it is of little comfort to those at the receiving end of a surprise attack, such events are actually quite rare ...