Australian Magpie
NameAustralian Magpie
Common NameAustralian Magpie
Scientific NameGymnorhina tibicen
FamilyArtamidae
Wingspan (cm)72.5
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)285
Plumage DetailsAdults display glossy black plumage with prominent white markings on the nape, shoulders, and rump. The bill is strong and bicolored, greyish-white with a black tip, and the eyes are reddish-brown. Plumage patterns can vary slightly between subspecies and sexes.
Vocalization / CallFamous for its complex and melodious carolling, which consists of flute-like notes and a variety of chattering and alarm calls. Its vocalizations are highly distinctive and often heard at dawn and dusk.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania, and southern New Guinea, thriving in a variety of open habitats including woodlands, parks, gardens, and agricultural land.
Identifying Featuresdistinctive black and white plumage, strong, bicolored bill, reddish-brown eyes, melodious carolling call, ground-foraging behavior
Description
The Australian Magpie is a medium-sized, striking black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. It is well-known for its complex and melodious carolling, often seen foraging on the ground in open grassy areas.
