Communication is central to the survival of most animals, including humans. Yet animals of different species communicate differently, and the complexity of their communication skills varies greatly.

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Magpies, renowned for their intelligence and adaptability, are intriguing garden visitors but can pose a challenge for those wishing to attract a variety of birds. Bird lovers have witnessed the ...

Tomas and Olof Morsing created a bird feeder/trash recycling gadget that teaches magpies to pick up litter through a task and reward system A father and son have created a fully functional trash ...

Can one form a friendship with a magpie? –even when adult males are protecting their nests during the swooping season? The short answer is:" Yes, one can" - although science has just begun to provide ...

Black-billed magpies are year-round residents in our part of the Red River Valley, so I'm not surprised to see one on a drive through the countryside. I am pleased, though, because it shows me the ...

Magpies can prove quite controversial as they possess remarkable intelligence, yet they're notorious for raiding eggs from other nests, which often deters other birds from frequenting gardens. Birds ...

Magpies are known for their intelligence and can mimic the songs of other birds; however, they are also territorial and will often bully smaller birds, such as robins, out of gardens. Magpies can be ...

Researchers tried to attach tracking devices to magpies for a study. But the magpies helped each other to remove them — a possible sign, the scientists say, of altruism in the birds. Birds in ...