Family
Cracticidae
Habits
Diurnal, forage over open ground. communal breeding habits, live in groups that number 2-10 which jointly defend permanent territories.. Nest is a large, clumsy basket of twigs and sticks generally high in outer canopy of a eucalypt.
Habitat
Woodland Grassland, Australia wide Eucalypt woodlands.
Breeding
July to February, 3-5; very variable in colour and pattern. Female builds nest and incubates eggs alone, but the male feeds her as she does.
Diet
Carnivore, Insects and small snakes; grubs and large insect larvae.
Details
Common Name: |
Australian Magpie |
Scientific Name: |
Cracticus (Gymnorhina) tibicen |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
370 - 440 mm. |
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