Australian magpie (Cracticus tibicen) 1. Cracticus hypoleucus. = white-backed magpie (Cracticus tibicen hypoleuca)
2. Cracticus tibicen.
A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent Islands /
Date 1837-1838
Source http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/pageimage/45925162
Author John Gould
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The Australian magpie (Cracticus tibicen) is a medium-sized black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. Described as one of Australia's most accomplished songbirds, the Australian magpie has an array of complex vocalisations.
