ABC Online | Ten things you may not know about Australia's 'favourite bird' The New Daily Magpies. They're a gardener's dream, a cyclist's nightmare, and according to the Guardian's poll, Australia's bird of the year. But while we all know them for their sweet song and terrifying aerial assaults, there's a lot more to magpies than meets the ... Ibis lovers outraged over shock Bird of the Year result Bird of the Year: Magpie beats #teambinchicken for hotly anticipated title Magpie edges out white ibis and kookaburra as Australian bird of the year |