Australian Magpie
Gymnorhina tibicen
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The Australian Magpie is a large, conspicuous corvid-like bird found throughout Australia and southern New Guinea in open woodlands and farmland. Weighing about 294.7g with a wingspan of 51.3cm, it has bold black-and-white plumage and is renowned for its complex, melodious carolling song. It feeds on ground invertebrates and is famously territorial during nesting season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 51.3 cm | 20.2 in |
| Weight | 294.6666666666667 g | 10.39 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 30 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Artamidae (Woodswallows) |
| Genus | Gymnorhina |
| Species | Gymnorhina tibicen |
Distribution
Australian Magpie has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Artamidae family