European Magpie by Kevrekidis
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Description
The European Magpie (Pica pica) is a resident breeding bird throughout Europe, much of Asia, and northwest Africa.
The Magpie is common in European folklore, with multiple superstitions surrounding it. Generally speaking, the bird is associated with unhappiness and trouble. This may be because of its well known tendency to "steal" shiny objects. Also magpies are not blessed with it pretty singing voice. Related to crows, the cries of the magpies are very similar.
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Comments (7)
DarkStormCrow
Excellent!
sdj
I heard one sing once... Event though it's very different from what many other birds would do, it wasn't unpleasant... Just... very different.
tennesseecowgirl
Love the black and white color.. great photo~
MrsRatbag
I had never seen these until I visited England; I was surprised how large they are. I think they're very pretty, and this is a great shot!
MrsLubner
Such a proud bird! Just like ours here only ours have yellow on them too. Big and bold birds. I love the pov you took as it really shows off the blocked head and broad chest.
DCLEW2
Very cool.
RobyHermida
Splendid capture.