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.