Australian Magpie

Australian Magpie

Gymnorhina tibicen

Least Concern
Envergure
51,3 cm
Poids
294,6666666666667 g
Famille
Artamidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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À propos

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
Envergure 51,3 cm 20.2 in
Poids 294,6666666666667 g 10.39 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 30 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Artamidae (Woodswallows)
Genus Gymnorhina
Espèces Gymnorhina tibicen

Distribution

Australian Magpie has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Australian Magpie endangered?
The Australian Magpie has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Magpie nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 30 days.
How big is the Australian Magpie?
The Australian Magpie has a wingspan of 51.3 cm, weight of 294.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Australian Magpie belong to?
The Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Artamidae.

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