Magpies are tough and handsome birds. They’re hard to like as they wreak havoc on the nests and young of more desirable songbirds but earn my grudging respect for their intelligence and boldness. I ...

Magpies belong to the Corvidae family of birds that includes crows, jays and ravens. Birds of this family are generally considered to be noisy, inquisitive birds that in folklore from around the world ...

Magpies are not attracted to shiny objects and don't routinely steal small trinkets such as jewelry, according to a new study. In European culture, it is widely accepted that magpies (Pica pica) are ...

You can now have your say, as Bird Friendly Edmonton has launched a contest to designate Edmonton’s city bird. More than 300 bird species call Edmonton home throughout the year, with the majority ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – A New Taipei's Sanxia District resident recently reported being attacked by a Taiwan blue magpie while walking on a sidewalk. The New Taipei Animal Protection and Health ...

This is how it works, Dave, Someone asks me a question and I try to answer it. I don’t think the person who asked me about Australian magpies (Barbara from Reading, Pa., to be exact) would have been ...