By: Ruth
Species: Australian Magpie
Date: 18.05.2019
About this flag
Australian Magpie
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Element 1: Emblem
Aesthetics - robust
The adult Australian magpie is a fairly robust bird ranging from 37 to 43 cm in length, with distinctive black and white plumage, gold brown eyes and a solid wedge-shaped bluish-white and black bill. The male and female are similar in appearance, and can be distinguished by differences in back markings.
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Element 2: Pattern
Habitat - clearings
Magpies prefer areas with scattered trees, clearings and nearby forests.