Eurasian Magpie. Pica pica. It lives in agricultural areas, sparsely wooded areas and bushes. Adults live in pairs for most of the year and spend the nights in dense bushes. It has an omnivorous diet. Its main diet consists of insects, eggs of other birds, baby birds, seeds, fruits and food waste in garbage dumps. It has also been observed to feed on ticks and insects on the backs of cattle. It is a very social creature except during the breeding season. They search for food with other magpies, especially during feeding times. They protect their territory from other species by acting collectively. It is a creature known for its theft. It is known to steal clothes, metal objects, kitchenware etc. it sees in its surroundings and take them to its nest.
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