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Description
Species Name: Australian Magpie
Latin Name: Gymnorhina tibicen
Native to: Australia, Southern New Guinea
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Taken At: Melbourne Zoo

The Australian Magpie is known for its beautiful song that that could be described as a series of warbles. The bird is known as one of Australia's most accomplished songbird as it has an array of complex vocalizations. These birds are also able mimic the calls of other native and introduced bird species as well as dogs and horses. These birds if in close proximity to humans are also known to mimic humans as well.

Description
Species Name: Australian Magpie
Latin Name: Gymnorhina tibicen
Native to: Australia, Southern New Guinea
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Taken At: Melbourne Zoo

The Australian Magpie is known for its beautiful song that that could be described as a series of warbles. The bird is known as one of Australia's most accomplished songbird as it has an array of complex vocalizations. These birds are also able mimic the calls of other native and introduced bird species as well as dogs and horses. These birds if in close proximity to humans are also known to mimic humans as well.