You can now have your say, as Bird Friendly Edmonton has launched a contest to designate Edmonton’s city bird. More than 300 bird species call Edmonton home throughout the year, with the majority ...

2:04 Should Edmonton have an official bird? Nita Jalkanen says she checks on the avian neighbours that fly into her Edmonton backyard to drink from her bird bath nearly every day with her dog Ariel.

The black-billed magpie has been named Edmonton’s city bird following a public vote that saw the familiar and controversial species soar past five other entrants. The result of the vote that began in ...

Magpies are not attracted to shiny objects and don't routinely steal small trinkets such as jewelry, according to a new study. In European culture, it is widely accepted that magpies (Pica pica) are ...

EDMONTON — Nita Jalkanen says she checks on the avian neighbours that fly into her Edmonton backyard to drink from her bird bath nearly every day with her dog Ariel. “I talk to them. I say, ‘Good ...

Nita Jalkanen checks on the avian neighbours that fly into her Edmonton backyard to drink from her bird bath nearly every day with her dog Ariel. "I talk to them. I say, 'Good morning or good ...

According to a newly-published study, Australian magpies who live in larger groups show increased cognitive performance over those who live in smaller groups, and this, in turn, is linked to increased ...