This description is about the magpie, a species of bird native to Australia. It is known for its distinctive black and white plumage and its loud, melodic call. It is a common sight in urban and rural areas, and is often seen perched atop trees or flying in fl
The Australian magpie is a black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea, and introduced to New Zealand, and the Fijian island of Taveuni. Although once considered to be three separate species, it is now considered to be one, with nine recognised subspecies. A member of the Artamidae, the Australian magpie is placed in its own genus Gymnorhina and is most closely related to the black butcherbird. It is not closely related to the Eurasian magpie, which is a corvid.