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Australian Magpie

Gymnorhina tibicen

Quick Facts

Scientific name: Gymnorhina tibicen
Class: Bird
Weight: 8 to 12 ounces
Life span: Up to 25 years
Conservation status: Least concern
Number of offspring: 3 to 5 eggs at a time

About

I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA

The Australian magpie can be found in all across Australia in wooded grasslands.


I AM AN INSECTIVORE

An Australian magpie will search the ground for all types of insects and their larvae to consume.


AUSTRALIAN MAGPIES ARE SOCIAL

This species is a social species. They live in groups of up to 24 individuals; and all group members work together to defend the territory the groups live in.


MUSICAL PRODIGY

Australian magpies are named gymnorhina tibicen for their singing. Tibicen means “flutist,” and these birds can be heard singing beautiful warbles early in the morning throughout rural Australian. Sometimes these musical sounds are performed by duets or even by groups of Australian magpies.


HELPING THE AUSTRALIAN MAGPIE IN THE WILD

By visiting the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, you are supporting local, regional, and global conservation.


 

Conservation

Learn more about our efforts, our conservation partners around the world, and the simple steps you can take to contribute.

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