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Re: Magpie mimicry

To: Syd Curtis <>
Subject: Re: Magpie mimicry
From: "R.A. & A. Green" <>
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 11:43:51 +1030
A magpie we reared took a likeing to our fox terrier pup (same colour
scheme and size) and learned to mimic its bark perfectly. Much
consernation was caused when the bird perched on wire over a public car
park and barked at people below!
Anne

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