sebiiau
Avian Snapper
Hi all glad to have found this place!
Just curious, as I have observed some strange behaviour amongst the Magpies Gymnorhina tibicen in this area. They fly around in what seems to be a very planned display...they seem to attack each other in mid-air repeatedly and fly around each other landing, calling and displaying with raised wings occasionally. This goes on for about half an hour and there is at least one juvenile involved.
My first guess is that it some kind of strange way of establishing a pecking order. It is truly a sight to see!
Has anyone else (assuming someone here is from Australia) experienced this display?
Just curious, as I have observed some strange behaviour amongst the Magpies Gymnorhina tibicen in this area. They fly around in what seems to be a very planned display...they seem to attack each other in mid-air repeatedly and fly around each other landing, calling and displaying with raised wings occasionally. This goes on for about half an hour and there is at least one juvenile involved.
My first guess is that it some kind of strange way of establishing a pecking order. It is truly a sight to see!
Has anyone else (assuming someone here is from Australia) experienced this display?