The Seychelles magpie robin is no bird of paradise. It cannot boast gloriously sweeping tail feathers or a fancy plume or outrageous colors. But its dress is as sharp as that of any bird ...

It can take a long time for a crow to forgive your transgressions. And it’s a similar story for the Australian magpie.

Immatures have narrower and more pointed outer tail feathers. Flight ... eye (similar in shape to the yellow skin on yellow-billed magpie). Black bill and range distinguish this species from ...