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Australian Magpie

Biology and Behaviour of an Unusual Songbird
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Australian Magpie by Gisela Kaplan explores the fascinating life of the Australian magpie, a bird celebrated for its intelligence and complex social behaviours. The book delves into the magpie's ecology, its interactions with other species, and the unique vocal abilities that make it a cherished part of the Australian wildlife landscape. Through scientific insights and personal observations, Kaplan reveals the intriguing characteristics of these remarkable birds.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of birds and their intriguing behaviours. It offers a detailed look into the life and habits of one of Australia's most iconic bird species, providing insights into its biology, remarkable intelligence, and interactions with humans. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers who appreciate both scientific depth and engaging storytelling.

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Australian Magpie

The Australian magpie is one of our nation's most popular and iconic birds. It is loved for its impressive vocal abilities, propensity to play, excellent parenting and willingness to form enduring friendships with people.

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The Australian magpie is one of our nation's most popular and iconic birds. It is loved for its impressive vocal abilities, propensity to play, excellent parenting, and willingness to form enduring friendships with people.

Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, a leading authority on animal behaviour and Australian birds, this second edition of Australian Magpie is a thoroughly updated and substantially expanded account of the behaviour of these birds. With new chapters on classification, cognition, and caring for young, it reveals the extraordinary capabilities of the magpie, including its complex social behaviour. The author, who has devoted more than 20 years to studying and interacting with magpies, brings together the latest research on the magpie's biology and behaviour, along with information on the origin of magpies, their development, and health not published previously.

This fascinating book has a wide appeal to bird lovers, amateur ornithologists, and naturalists, as well as those with a scientific or professional interest in avian behaviour and ecology, and those interested in the importance of native birds to the environment.

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Australian Magpie by Gisela Kaplan has been well received, offering an in-depth look at magpie biology and behaviour that appeals to bird enthusiasts and ornithologists alike. Reviewers appreciated the engaging writing style complemented by vivid illustrations, making it both informative and visually appealing. The inclusion of numerous photos and plates has been highlighted as particularly helpful in illustrating magpie behaviour, contributing to its recommendation for those interested in songbirds.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486307241

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Edition: 2nd Edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 710g

Pages: 280

About the Author

Gisela Kaplan is Emeritus Professor of Animal Behaviour at the University of New England and an Honorary Professor at the Queensland Brain Institute. She is the author of more than 250 research articles and has conducted ground-breaking research into vocal learning, communication and cognition in birds and other vertebrates. She holds two PhDs and an honorary DSc for her contributions to life sciences. In addition to extensive field research on birds, for the past two decades she has also raised and rehabilitated injured native birds. Her other recent books include Bird Minds: Cognition and Behaviour of Australian Native Birds and Tawny Frogmouth.

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