When a new nest was built, other magpies flew in and shouted loudly, as if to congratulate their neighbors and celebrate the completion of the new house. Magpie nesting is a subtle and complicated behavior. They choose the right environment, collect materials and build nests.
Selection of nested environment
Magpies choose the right environment when nesting. They usually choose high places with dense branches, such as trees in forests, gardens or parks. Such an environment can provide security and shelter and protect the nest from predators.
Collect materials
Magpies need many materials to build nests, including branches, grass, feathers, moss and so on. They will fly around looking for suitable materials and carry them back to their nests one by one. Magpies usually use branches as the basic structure of their nests, and then fill the gaps with other soft materials to provide a comfortable living environment.
nesting
Magpies are very meticulous and organized when building nests. They usually start from the inside, first weave branches into a strong frame, and then fill it with grass and other materials to strengthen the structure and provide a comfortable bed. Magpies will also use soft materials such as feathers and moss to pad their nests to increase heat insulation.
Social nesting
Magpies usually nest in groups, that is, many pairs of magpies nest in the same area. They will choose a location closer to other relatives' nests, which will help strengthen social ties and form a stable magpie colony. Of course, magpies will also protect their nests from other birds. They hiss or threaten to guard their nests.
The importance of bird's nest
Magpies build nests not only to provide a safe and comfortable living environment, but also to reproduce. The bird's nest provides an ideal hatching place, and chickens and young birds are not affected by the external environment. Magpies usually start breeding in spring, and females will lay eggs in the nest, then hatch with males and raise young birds until they can leave the nest independently.
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The nesting behavior of magpies is the result of their evolutionary adaptation. The bird's nest provides a relatively safe and stable environment to help magpies protect their offspring from predators. In addition, the choice of environment and the collection of materials also reflect the magpie's survival wisdom and ability to use resources.