The magpie can be seen plucking at the muntjac's coat. It initially appears as if it's petting the deer, but the bird's ...

With their large size, bold pied plumage, and fondness for open areas, black-billed magpies are easily seen. They hop and walk on the ground with a swaggering and confident gait. Monotypic.

It initially appears as if it's petting the deer, but the bird's actions have a purpose: they are gathering hair from the muntjac to use in building a nest. It's a common behavior for magpies and ...