A long-tailed corvid with striking black and white plumage, the Magpie is one of the world's most intelligent birds and the source of many superstitions.

Warnham LNR Now I wouldn't normally have wasted effort on this noisy, common corvid but, as it alighted on the tree stump, even on the dull grey day that it was, the colouring really stood out, so I took a few shots...

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The Magpie. I've always saw these birds in Sicily; now I know their name.

What a gorgeous sight to see a Black-billed Magpie spread its wings and fly over the western skies of North America. Even when perched on a road sign or fence post, it spreads its colorful wings and flaunts its long tail behind him.

Painting for a friend. :)

An experiment put the bird's thieving reputation to the test.

This resourceful bird persists on the rugged range.

Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis) South Asia, India