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Australian Magpie [OP]: Biology and Behaviour of an Unusual Songbird (Natural History) Paperback – October 5, 2004

by Gisela Kaplan (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
The warbling and carolling of the Australian magpie are familiar to many although few of us recognize that it ranks among the foremost songbirds of the world. Its impressive vocal abilities, its propensity to play and clown, and its willingness to interact with people, make the magpie one of our most well-known birds.

This insightful book presents a comprehensive account of the behavior of one of Australia's best-loved icons. It reveals the extraordinary capabilities of the magpie, including its complex social behavior, in a highly readable text. The author brings together much of what we know about the magpie’s biology and behavior, including her latest research on magpie vocalization as well as aspects of anatomy, physiology, development and health not published previously.
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  1. Print length
    152 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    CSIRO Publishing
  4. Publication date
    October 5, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0643090681
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0643090682
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Gisela Kaplan is Emeritus Professor in Animal Behavior at the University of New England and an Honorary Professor at the Queensland Brain Institute. She is the author of over 250 research articles and 21 books and has conducted groundbreaking 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 research on birds in the wild, for the past two decades she has also raised and rehabilitated injured native birds.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CSIRO Publishing (October 5, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0643090681
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0643090682
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • cameron bland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good for those who need too study bird biology
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019
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    I am in a coarse that requires that i study a verity of animals biology this has a lot of great info on what makes Australian magpie tick so I would recommend it too anyone who needs info on that like me.
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  • Robert Carnes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible information
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013
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    My wife and myself have a few wild magpies that we feed daily, this book educated us futher more. great book full of interesting information about our little friends.
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  • Stardusting
    4.0 out of 5 stars and now I feel like I have a reasonable 'starter' understanding of them
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2015
    This book was very interesting, and I had no problem finishing it in 1.5-2.5 hour (with distractions) sitting.

    I knew very little about these birds before I started, and now I feel like I have a reasonable 'starter' understanding of them. Unfortunately, as the book will show you, they're very complex creatures that we don't have much of an explanation for! Most of the chapters in the book shared a huge variety of tendencies or behaviors the species has, contrasts them with other related bird species, but in the end backs off to admit that while various studies have been done, the results are inconclusive.

    I expect that a more exhaustive volume on the species would need to be double, if not more, the length. As these birds' behaviors are seemingly so complex, it would have been made better had the length been added to share more single-study details and information. If you can't draw generalized conclusions yet, don't set up the format to do so!

    It's really whetted my appetite to learn more about these birds though (as a US citizen, I've certainly never seen one). Would still greatly recommend to the Australian Magpie enthusiast!
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  • Rod Spencer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very informative book on a very wonderful bird.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2013
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    The book is a source of well researched information on the treasured Magpie.
    I recommend this book to anyone who loves
    or is interested in these beautiful birds.
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  • Raymond J. Salmond
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful bird gets a great book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017
    If you admire and love Australian Magpies, this book will delight you. Solidly grounded in science, imbued with love and admiration for its subject - nature writing at its best
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  • Fiona Wheeler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2012
    For the avid enthusiast, wildlife carer or simply an admirer for this iconic Australian bird. This is a beautifully detailed study with ample and well communicated information for the carer, and an abundance of interesting facts accumulated over a long study period. Enjoy!
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  • Andrew
    5.0 out of 5 stars A detailed and fascinating look, into what makes Magpies ...
    Reviewed in Australia on April 18, 2018
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    A detailed and fascinating look, into what makes Magpies tick, and it gave me a deeper insight into these birds that are very much are part of the Australian way of life
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  • Mr. S.Dasgupta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and interesting book even if you don't live ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2016
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    Very informative and interesting book even if you don't live in Australia. I bought a copy as a Christmas present for a friend too.
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  • gl
    5.0 out of 5 stars good to understand the maggies
    Reviewed in Australia on January 26, 2019
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    I certsinly learnt a lot about the friendly magpies and will understand their ways a lot better
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  • marjoriebundy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Yes Yes another great bird book from our local bird lady Many magpies ...
    Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2018
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    Yes Yes another great bird book from our local bird lady Many magpies i have loved and lost. Why do they do this to you i wonder. Something very special about magpies Marjorie Hope Bundy
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  • MG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
    Reviewed in Australia on April 13, 2014
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    I love this book, it has so much information about magpies. So much more than in the usual books about birds.
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