Photograph: Bengt Nyman, 20 April 2016
There are references dating back to Old English in which the bird is called a "pie", derived from Latin pica; this term has fallen out of use. There was a tendency in previous centuries to give birds common names, such as Robin Redbreast (which now is called the robin), Jenny Wren, etc. It is thought likely that the magpie was originally variously Maggie Pie and Mag Pie. The term "pica" for some pregnant women's craving to eat non-foods is related to the tendency of the magpie (Pica pica) to feed on miscellaneous things. (Wikipedia)
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