Learn why magpies are very talkative birds and why their sounds can sometimes sound like a rattling noise, explained simply for young kids.
Hi there! Let's talk about magpies, which are special birds.
Magpies are very chatty, which means they make lots of different sounds. They like to 'talk' to each other by making noise. Sometimes, the sounds they make can sound like a rattle. This happens because of the way they move their feathers and how their voice box works. The rattle sound is like a quick shake or a fast clicking noise.
So, when you hear a magpie talking or rattling, it's just the bird trying to say something or get attention. They are very smart and enjoy making noise to chat!