In Australia, the Satin Bowerbird is known for it's habit of taking blue things for decorating its bower. It collects bottletops, blue pegs - even off the clothesline, buttons, string...all sorts of odds and ends.
In the US, blue Jays often steal food.
The crow has a habit of stealing shiny objects as well.
Magpies are renouned to take shiny objects but as to leaving things behind that's a new one on me.
Magpies are said to like stealing shiny tings like jewelry from people. They are a part of the crow family.
Magpie
I believe, my friend, that you have two birds mixed up. The magpie steals shiny things, but Cuckoos leave their eggs in other birds' nests
A thief and or burglar.
sparkles make things pretty and shiny!
well sometimes people say they are attracted to shiny things and they are so keep your shiny objects under wraps
well the talons help the bird grab food or hang on to things
A bird with a long tail and shiny black feathers;a type of blackbird.The common grackle can often be seen in city parks.
magpies steals shiny objects
Thieves steal things to take them without permission and to benefit themselves. This behavior is illegal and can result in consequences such as fines or jail time.
The magpie.
The Ostrich it steals eggs
The magpie (jay)
Stealer is a person who steals things.
Biff.
a robber
brown headed cow bird
do magnets attract only shiny things
In some species of bird, mating rituals involve the acquisition of glittery, shiny, or interesting objects by the male as a gift to the female. This is used as a competition by the males to secure the attentions of the female. If a male bird does not find a shiny object, then the female will choose a different male who has.
Biff