About the Magpie-lark
The magpie-lark, also known as wee magpie, peewee, peewit, mudlark or Murray magpie, is a passerine bird native to Australia, Timor, and southern New Guinea. The male and female both have black and white plumage, though with different patterns. John Latham described the species in 1801. Long thought to be a member of the mudnest builder family Corcoracidae, it has been reclassified in the family Monarchidae. Two subspecies are recognized.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Grallina cyanoleuca |
| Species Codes | maglar1, MALA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Magpie-lark belong to?
The Magpie-lark (Grallina cyanoleuca) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Magpie-lark?
The magpie-lark, also known as wee magpie, peewee, peewit, mudlark or Murray magpie, is a passerine bird native to Australia, Timor, and southern New Guinea. The male and female both have black and white plumage, though with different patterns. John Latham described the species in 1801. Long thought...
Where can I report a Magpie-lark sighting?
You can log sightings of Magpie-lark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maglar1, or on iNaturalist.
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