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Australian Magpie (adult male)
Cracticus tibicen
-33.7653, 151.061
Field Notes
Description:
The Australian Magpie is a medium-sized black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. A member of the Cracticidae, it is closely related to the Butcherbirds. The adult Australian Magpie is a fairly robust bird ranging from 37 to 43cms (14.5–17 in) in length, with distinctive black and white plumage, chestnut brown eyes and a solid wedge-shaped bluish-white and black bill.
Habitat:
Leafy suburban Sydney. These guys live around my Mum's house, and are in a Camillea bush having a singalong. Even though they're wild birds, they have no fear of the people they know.
Notes:
This bird is an adult male and he was singing his heart out. One member of a group (called a tiding) of several bird, all from the same family. They've been nesting in this area for several years. Enjoy the video :-)
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