Australian magpies are fiercely loyal, great singers, care for their families, breed co-operatively and love to be silly. Here’s some advice from one of Australia’s favorite birds.

Show up for your friends, even when the going gets tough. Don’t be flakey.

Magpies can eat up to 40 pasture/lawn grubs a day. Which is good for farmers and lawn fans too.

Magpies breed co-operatively, which means the extended family (not just mum and dad) help with caring for the young.

And listening to magpies singing is good for you too.

Above left: Black-backed Magpie; Above middle: Juvenile magpie; Above right: White-backed Magpie.

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