There's nothing quite like a magpie. With its unmistakable
black and white plumage and its long tail, it's a smart bird.
Especially when up close, the black is revealed to have a
lustrous purply sheen to it, with a glorious tinge of green in
the tail.
But its dashing looks and inquisitive nature have not
earned it many friends. The magpie has a bad reputation,
mainly as a thief. It likes shiny things and magpie nests have
often been found lined with bits of foil, rings, even car keys.
Subsequently, its bold, mischievous demeanour coupled
with its physical splendour make the magpie the dandy
highwayman of British birds. Its stealing ways are not always
so charming, though. It also has a habit of raiding other birds'
nests and stealing chicks and eggs.
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