Cracticus tibicen dorsalis

GPTKB entity

Properties (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:behavior intelligent and adaptable
gptkbp:breedingSeason woodlands and parks
August to January
form monogamous pairs
1 year or older
gptkbp:callsFor harsh and loud
gptkbp:clutchSize 2 to 5 eggs
gptkbp:colors brown
black and white
strong and pointed
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Australian_magpie
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
protected in many areas
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured_in_Australian_folklore
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol_of_Australia
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:eggColor blue-green
gptkbp:family gptkb:Artamidae
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 4 to 5 weeks
high in suitable habitats
gptkbp:food_options insects and fruits
gptkbp:foragingBehavior ground forager
scavenging and hunting
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Cracticus
gptkbp:habitat due to urbanization
open forests
gptkbp:hasCitations foraging in groups
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cracticus tibicen dorsalis
gptkbp:humanInteraction often fed by humans
gptkbp:interactsWith known to swoop during breeding season
gptkbp:length 37–43 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:migration none
non-migratory
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:nesting spring to summer
varies by location
cup-shaped
1 to 10 meters
in trees or shrubs
twigs and grass
may nest in loose colonies
food availability and habitat quality
crows and snakes
builds nests in pairs
gptkbp:order Passeriformes
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators foxes
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Cracticus_tibicen
gptkbp:socialResponsibility complex social structures
aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:socialStructure territorial
gptkbp:soundtrack melodious and varied
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Cracticus_tibicen_tibicen
gptkb:Cracticus_tibicen_dorsalis
gptkb:Cracticus_tibicen_hypoleuca
gptkbp:territory up to 10 hectares
defend territory vigorously
gptkbp:typeOf territorial song
gptkbp:vocalization complex and varied
important for social interactions
gptkbp:weight 700–1000 g
gptkbp:wingspan 90–100 cm