Results for: Magpie

In Magpies

What is a magpie?

A magpie is a black and white bird with a long black tail that is related to the raven and crow. Magpies are smaller than American crows are, but much larger than a sparrow. T… ( Full Answer )
In Magpies

What is a magpies habitat?

the natural habitat of a Magpie is near rivers streams ,as well as meadow areas , grasslands and oak woods .
In Magpies

What eats magpies?

No animal preys on magpies. Dead magpies would be eaten by maggots, beetles, and other decomposers.
In Magpies

What color are magpies?

The magpie has black, white, and blue feathers in various combinations according to breed. See the link below.
In Magpies

Where did the magpie originate?

Australia. No not really but you're a fool for asking because no one knows and if they did then it would come up with more answers than this one! lol
In Magpies

What are the superstitions about magpies?

One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy, Five for silver, Six for gold, Seven for a secret, Never to be told .
In Magpies

How does a Magpie Reproduce?

They reproduce by internal fertilisation, during which the eggis fertilised inside the female. Like reptiles, birds have cloaca,or a single exit and entrance for sperm, eggs, … ( Full Answer )
In Magpies

Are magpies monogamous?

The simple answer is YES the Australian Magpie is a monogamous bird. Like many bird species they have just the one partner.
In Magpies

Does a magpie have ears?

All birds have ears, called the pinna and like humans they also have 3 chambers within the ear. They have a small tube leading directly to the ear drum or tympanum, so this ma… ( Full Answer )
In Magpies

What do magpies collect?

They collect large twigs for their nests, hair from animals to build their nests with, that sort of thing.