Magpie
by Inge Riis McDonald
Title
Magpie
Artist
Inge Riis McDonald
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
European Magpie (Pica pica) is a resident breeding bird throughout Europe. The North American Magpie (Pica hudsonia) is not present in Europe and visa versa.
The European Magpie is a distinctive species with its pied plumage, long 20–30 centimetres (8–12 in), graduated tail and loud chatter.
When Magpies pass each other in open country, they command attention by rapidly moving their wings and chattering. When the bird lands, the long tail is elevated and is carefully carried clear of the ground.
Like other corvids, such as crows, the Magpie usually walks, but it can also hop quickly sideways with wings slightly opened.
The Magpie and the rest of its family are fond of bright objects.
Mirror self-recognition has been demonstrated in European magpies. The magpie is thus one of a small number of species, and the only non-mammal, known to possess this capability.
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