almost everything you never gave a shit about magpie territories
Territory defense
Both adult and year-old magpies defend their territories in the spring. In some areas, nearly half of the magpie population in the spring are non-breeders, and their strong competitiveness may be the cause of increased mortality.
Territory occupation
Magpies can occupy the same territory for their entire lives, sometimes for up to 20 years. They can be very territorial, even in small areas, such as a couple of hectares in the city.
Territory resolution
In the spring, large numbers of magpies gather to resolve territorial conflicts and social standing.
Magpies are also known to be very smart and can recognize people's faces for many years. Some magpies may swoop at people who have previously threatened them. However, magpies can also form friendships with people, and may show signs such as: Trusting people by introducing their offspring, Allowing their chicks to play near people, Approaching or roosting near a human, and Joining in human activity.
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Territory defense
Both adult and year-old magpies defend their territories in the spring. In some areas, nearly half of the magpie population in the spring are non-breeders, and their strong competitiveness may be the cause of increased mortality.
Territory occupation
Magpies can occupy the same territory for their entire lives, sometimes for up to 20 years. They can be very territorial, even in small areas, such as a couple of hectares in the city.
Territory resolution
In the spring, large numbers of magpies gather to resolve territorial conflicts and social standing.
Magpies are also known to be very smart and can recognize people's faces for many years. Some magpies may swoop at people who have previously threatened them. However, magpies can also form friendships with people, and may show signs such as: Trusting people by introducing their offspring, Allowing their chicks to play near people, Approaching or roosting near a human, and Joining in human activity.
( , Wed 13 Nov 2024, 16:41, archived)