British (and international) black-and-white bird.
Magpie
Etymology & History
British (and international) black-and-white bird. British superstition: one for sorrow, two for joy (rhyme). Cultural significance beyond just bird identification.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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