The surprising key to magpie intelligence: it’s not genetic
- Written by Lizzie Speechley, Behavioural Ecologist, The University of Western Australia
Elizabeth SpeechleyIf you’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering Australia’s iconic magpies, you know these birds are intelligent creatures. With their striking black and white plumage, loud warbling voices and complex social behaviours, magpies possess a level of avian brilliance that fascinates birders and scientists alike.
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