Magpie
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Magpies, or Pica pica, are common birds, and are also keen on shiny things.
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[edit] Appearance
Magpies have black heads and backs as well as a black chest. They have blue wings with a white stripe. Males may have longer tails then females.
[edit] Habits
Magpies often raid other birds nests and even harry other birds to make them drop their food. If a cat ventures near to a magpie, the magpie will call other magpies and they will harry the feline.
[edit] Feeding
Magpies are omnivorous and will eat pretty much anything.
[edit] Nesting
Magpies like areas with trees which have a clearing near by. Their nests are dome shaped and have a roof, the are made out of sticks. Their eggs are blueish green and they lay 2 to 8.
[edit] Distribution
Magpies are found throughout most of Europe, as well as the north of Africa, North America, and Asia.
