The currawong is a black bird, similar in appearance to the crow, but related to the Australian magpie and butcherbird.
The Butcherbird is its own bird. But its closest relatives are the Australian Magpie, the three species of Currawongs, and possibly Woodswallows.
currawong
Yes. Both the Grey Butcherbird and the Pied Butcherbird are native to Australia.
Shrike
No.
A baby magpie.
A magpie, being a bird, has 2 feet.
European Blackbirds have a very pretty song, especially in the summer evenings. Australian Magpies have a beautiful call, especially when heard on a moonlit night. Pied Butcherbird in Australia is related to the magpie, but is even more melodious. To many, the song of the Hermit Thrush is the most beautiful of any North American bird. Why? Listen for this bird in a peaceful Pacific Northwest coniferous forest in the summer and you'll understand: when enhanced by the natural acoustics of the majestic trees, the song is ethereal and surreal.
No, it is a bird.
The simple answer is YES the Australian Magpie is a monogamous bird. Like many bird species they have just the one partner.
Yes, the Magpie and the Raven are both Corvids.
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