Magpie Mania: How Well Do You Know Australian Magpies?
Idyllic via DISCORD
Created 7/11/2024
Think you know everything about the iconic magpie
1. What is the primary diet of the Australian magpie?
Carnivores, only animals
Fruit eaters, mostly fruits
Herbivores, mainly plants
Omnivores, eating plants and animals
2. Who first described the Australian magpie in the scientific literature?
Charles Darwin
James Cook
Alfred Wallace
John Latham
3. During which part of the year does magpie swooping usually occur?
Winter season
Molting season
Nesting season
Breeding season
4. How long can Australian magpies live in the wild under ideal conditions?
Up to approximately 30 years
Up to approximately 15 years
Up to approximately 25 years
Up to approximately 20 years
5. What is a notable feature of the Australian magpie's vocalization?
High-pitched screeches
Complex and melodic songs
Simple and repetitive calls
Silent and rarely vocalizes
6. In which type of habitat are Australian magpies most commonly found?
Dense forests
High altitude mountains
Urban and rural areas
Desert regions
7. What is the sex determination method for adult Australian magpies?
By checking the coloration of nape and back
By checking their wing length
By checking their beak color
By checking their size
8. Which sporting team's mascot is the Australian magpie?
Brisbane Lions
Collingwood Magpies
Western Suburbs Magpies
Sydney Swans
9. What is an interesting cognitive ability of the Australian magpie?
Ability to mimic human speech
Cognitive capacity of a 7-year-old
Can solve puzzles only
Superior night vision
10. From which substance has the Australian magpie learned to eat only the non-toxic parts?
Venomous snakes
Cane toad
Toxic berries
Poisonous mushrooms
11. Which researcher is known for documenting the early name 'piping poller'?
Thomas Watling
George Shaw
John Gould
Joseph Banks
12. What is the lifespan of Australian magpies in less ideal conditions?
Around 25 years
Around 20 years
Around 15 years
Around 30 years
