magpie
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The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
But his magpie tendencies go even further, cherry-picking from artists ranging from Paramore and Miley Cyrus to Daniel Bedingfield and Bon Iver.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026
A six-eyed magpie is a good indicator that it’s from another realm and not your average two-eyed terrestrial bird.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2025
But he adds that G. newtoni’s skull also has some parts that resemble skulls of other birds, such as the magpie goose, so “the situation is not so simple.”
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 3, 2024
Opposite each brown triangle was a splash of color, something that reminded me of our little magpie, all bright and full of life.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
Then, a mischief of magpies began a ruckus, chattering and hopping from branch to branch of a scraggly tree.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
It has also been observed in certain animals, including chimpanzees, dolphins, and magpies.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2025
The boy, having been fearful of getting lost, finds the way home again by following the thread of red yarn—only to discover that the magpies have prepared a wonderful Christmas surprise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
Minhwa is a style of Korean folk art popular during the Chosun era, with the Hojak-do genre specializing in images of tigers, magpies and pine trees.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2025
A squirrel recommended that she speak with the magpies.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
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