magpie Betydning & definition

Eksempler på magpie

• They will then have an idea of the preponderance of these horrible magpies which live all over the land.

• Experts have a strong resemblance to magpies.

• Present evidence, pending the outcome of further studies, is that predation by magpies is only one of a number of complex factors affecting the population of small birds.

• Would it not be a good thing, in order to encourage the preservation of valuable bird life, to take active steps to destroy jays and magpies?

• I believe the squirrels eat the magpies.

• Although not closely related to the true magpies, they have therefore been referred to as magpies in the past.

• Often resembling those of currawongs and magpies (but not ravens), the eggs vary in colour and pattern, measuring 48 x 32 mm.

• They fly 34 weeks after hatching, feed with adults for about two months, and then fly off to join other juvenile magpies.