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=The Magpie= =     = Australian Magpies are medium black and white birds.They are native to Australia and live to around 25 years old.

Adult Australian Magpies are 37-43 cm in length.They are black and white with red eyes,a bluish-white bill and long black legs.They weigh between 220-350g.

Australian Magpies are commonly found in parks,gardensand famland.These birds nest in sheltered trees.

The Magpie is omnivorous.It will eat plants,Earthworms,snails,frogs,mince and skinks.

Magpies usually breed in apring.they make their nest with sticks,grass and bark.The females with lay two to five blue eggs.The eggs will hatch after 20 days.The babies are born pink,blind and naked.Three weeks later.They can leave the nest.At six months.Theycan feed themselves.At one year old,they become adults.

Magpies are prottected throughout NSW.It is against the law to kill them,collect their eggs,or harmtheir young.If you feela Magpie is a serious menace,it should be reported to the police or the nearest office of the NPWS.