Australia's bird of the year is the enemy of children and cyclists

It wasn’t just Moonlight that swooped in by surprise at an awards ceremony.

Earlier this year, New Zealanders voted for the kea as their favourite bird, a cheeky olive-green parrot. Aussies have opted for a bird that’s the enemy of cyclists, walkers and children everywhere.

The magpie has been selected as the bird of the year in a poll run by The Guardian, winning with 19,926 votes — 13.3 percent of the vote’s total. 

You wouldn’t call the magpie a charming bird. It’s known for its aggression, especially around mating season in late August to late October, and is notorious for swooping at people that cross its path. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Australia's bird of the year is the enemy of children and cyclists