Magpies live in groups of 5 to 12 in the western part of the U.S.
Magpies are able to imitate the calls of other birds.
That bird was referred to as a "pie" until the late Sixteenth century when the feminine name "mag" was added to the beginning
Magpies have white and glossy green-black feathers.
Magpies are believed to be one of the most intelligent of all animals: the European Magpie is one of the few animal species known to be able to recognize itself in a mirror test.
The mother magpie lays from 5 to 10 green eggs which are spotted with brown and purple.
Magpies eat insects, berries, fruit, carrion, and the eggs and youg of other birds.
Magpies belong to the same family as the crow, jay, and blackbird.
