How do magpies spend the winter?

Magpie is a symbol of auspiciousness in China. If you hear a magpie call, people think that something good will happen. In fact, most magpie calls imply that good things are coming. So, how do magpies get through the winter?

How do magpies spend the winter?

Magpies are resident birds. They will stay in place for the winter and will not migrate to the south. In winter, magpies are not afraid of the cold, not only because they have warm feathers, but also because they have a warm nest. In winter, they feed on plant fruits and seeds, as well as corn, sorghum, soybeans, peas, wheat and other crops, as well as insects and eggs that hibernate in the soil.

What does a magpie look like?

Magpie is a bird of the genus Corvidae, with a body length of 40-50 cm, with similar male and female feathers, black on the head, neck, back and tail, purple on the back and blue-green on the back, pure white on the shoulders, gray and white on the waist, black wings and a large white spot on the shoulder, pure black on the mouth, legs and feet, pure white on the upper abdomen and legs, black feathers on the lower abdomen and legs, and pale white under the armpits and wings.

Is the magpie a protected animal?

Magpie is a protected animal, which has been listed in the list of terrestrial wildlife with important economic and scientific research value issued by the State Forestry Administration of China on August 1, 2000.