Cracticus tibicen

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:aircraft black with white patches
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:breedingSeason monogamous
August to January
aerial displays and vocalizations
gptkbp:callsFor melodious and varied
gptkbp:clutchSize 2 to 5 eggs
gptkbp:colors black and white plumage
dark brown
strong and pointed
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Australian_magpie
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured_in_Australian_folklore
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol_of_Australian_culture
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:eggColor blue-green with dark spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Artamidae
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod about 4 weeks
gptkbp:foragingBehavior ground forager
uses various techniques to find food
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Cracticus
gptkbp:habitat open grasslands
open areas with trees
gptkbp:hasCitations adapted to urban environments
gptkbp:healthcare both parents care for young
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cracticus tibicen
gptkbp:humanInteraction known to swoop during breeding season
gptkbp:incubationPeriod about 3 weeks
gptkbp:length 37–43 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 25 years in the wild
gptkbp:localNames various indigenous names
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:musicStyle up to 10 seconds
regional differences in song
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:nesting varies by location
trees or shrubs
cup-shaped
crows
often reuse nests
built by both sexes
gptkbp:populationTrend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators foxes
gptkbp:socialResponsibility highly social during non-breeding season
gptkbp:socialStructure often found in pairs or small groups
used for communication
gptkbp:soundtrack complex and varied
learns from adult birds
gptkbp:subspecies C. t. dorsalis
C. t. hypoleuca
C. t. melanotus
C. t. tibicen
gptkbp:territory aggressive towards intruders
used to defend territory
gptkbp:vocalization used for attracting mates
gptkbp:weight 300–500 g
gptkbp:wingspan 90–100 cm