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'Everyone's neighbour is a magpie': Edmonton makes magpies official city bird

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, JUL 9 – Nearly 40% of Edmonton voters chose the black-billed magpie for its cleverness and strong ties to local neighborhoods, making it the official city bird in May.

  • Edmonton declared the black-billed magpie its official city bird on July 9, 2025, following a public vote.
  • The election resulted from growing urban magpie populations linked to increasing human migration to Edmonton in recent decades.
  • Magpies, known for their loud chirping and territorial conflicts with crows, are monogamous, often reuse nests, and elder offspring help care for siblings.
  • More than 40,000 residents voted, with magpies receiving 16,018 votes, or nearly 40% of ballots, making them the clear winner to represent the city.
  • The designation reflects Edmonton's identity, though locals remain divided, with some finding magpies brash and noisy while others appreciate their presence and resilience.
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'Everyone's neighbour is a magpie': Edmonton makes magpies official city bird

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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