Description
It seems a paradox that one of the most clever and most beautiful members of the bird family Corvidae (also includes jays, crows and ravens) could also be a serious pest. Unfortunately, the magpies’ carnivorous habit presents a problem when it preys on beneficial wildlife, inflicts injury on young livestock and spreads livestock disease. Ultimately, there may be a need for some type of control. The beneficial aspects of the magpie must also be considered when control programs are designed and employed. The role of magpies as scavengers and consumers of insects is well documented by several studies, and these beneficial aspects must always be taken into account.
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July 1, 2005
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Improved magpie trap
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Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development (1992-2006)
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Date Created
1983-01-01
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2016-01-05T21:30:23.331692
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2005-07-01
Date Issued
1983-01-01
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AGDEX number
685-3
NEOS catalogue key
3155539
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Agriculture and Forestry