Gymnorhina tibicen at Higgins, ACT

Gymnorhina tibicen

Australian Magpie at Higgins, ACT

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Identification history

	Gymnorhina tibicen	21 Sep 2017	ArcherCallaway
	Gymnorhina tibicen	21 Sep 2017	AlisonMilton

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This family is an offshoot of the tribe that moved in last year. They have 'ousted' the previous breeding pair, the female of which was distinctive as she imitated a car alarm. This territory has changed ownership a couple of times of recent years. Originally a group of five, there now appears to be only three individuals. My observations over the years seem to show that a group of around six 'intruders' will challenge and successfully take over a territory, but by the breeding season this usually reduces to two or three. This family don't seem to be breeding this season.