Australian Magpie

The Australian magpie is probably the most dangerous bird in the country, after Southern Cassowary. Most of Australia's grasslands, farms, parks, and gardens are home to this medium-sized bird. The adult Australian magpie is a fairly robust bird ranging from 37 to 43 cm (14.5 to 17 in) in length, with distinctive black and white plumage, gold-brown eyes, and a solid wedge-shaped bluish-white and black bill. When nesting season begins in the spring, Australian magpies become extremely combative. To safeguard their nest, they act in this way. They would attack you without hesitation if they perceived you to be a threat.

Since residential areas (streets and parks) make up part of Australian magpies' natural habitat, you should exercise caution if you choose to live nearby. Magpies would swoop down and attack intruders if they felt threatened. It could result in serious wounds to the skin or eyes.