Australian Magpie
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(New page: Image:Ausmagpie.JPG '''Common Name:''' Australian Magpie<br> '''Scientific Name:''' Gymnorhina tibicen '''Size:''' 14 – 17¼ inches (36-44 cm) '''Habitat:''' Australia; The Austr...) |
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The Australian Magpie prefers open areas such as grassland, fields and residential areas such as parks, gardens, golf courses, and streets, with scattered trees or forest nearby. | The Australian Magpie prefers open areas such as grassland, fields and residential areas such as parks, gardens, golf courses, and streets, with scattered trees or forest nearby. | ||
| - | '''Status:''' Least Concern. Global population: unknown. In general, evidence suggests the range and population of the Australian Magpie has increased with land-clearing, although local declines in Queensland due to a 1902 drought, and in Tasmania in the 1930s have been noted; the cause for the latter is unclear but rabbit baiting, pine tree removal, and spread of the Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) have been implicated. | + | '''Status:''' Least Concern. '''Global population:''' unknown. In general, evidence suggests the range and population of the Australian Magpie has increased with land-clearing, although local declines in Queensland due to a 1902 drought, and in Tasmania in the 1930s have been noted; the cause for the latter is unclear but rabbit baiting, pine tree removal, and spread of the Masked Lapwing (''Vanellus miles'') have been implicated. |
'''Diet:''' Insects and their larvae. The Australian Magpie walks along the ground searching for insects and their larvae. Birds will also take handouts from humans and will often venture into open houses to beg for food. | '''Diet:''' Insects and their larvae. The Australian Magpie walks along the ground searching for insects and their larvae. Birds will also take handouts from humans and will often venture into open houses to beg for food. | ||
| - | ''' | + | '''Found in [http://hivewire3d.com/songbird-remix-australia-v2.html Songbird ReMix Australia Volume II]''' |
