Magpies Lie Flat on the Ground For Sunbath

There's nothing like bathing in some prime sunlight! 🌤😎 #Birds #Magpies #Sunbathe #StrangePets #FunnyAnimals

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[spencersholden]

They must feel incredibly safe to do that there.

[louiserawle]

I had a lot of my tame ones do that and I panicked I thought they were dying, they do that because the sun kills the lice.🤣🤣🤣

[ImALadyFirst]

WOW I have never seen birds relax in this way. That SUN must feel Awesome. Beautiful Birds 🤔 🦜💛

[galihcd]

They sound like computers in sci-fi movies in the 60th

[sketgrood]

anyone seen them dangling from towels on the clothes line?
hanging on by their beak! crazy stuff

[AsianShadowrunner]

Now THIS is the stuff the Internet is for: finding out new and fascinating things you didn't know about before!

[darrylblanch]

My oldest Nephew has that warble down to a tee as a whistle but my step father could warble EXACTLY like them, he'd sit out the back talking to his Magpies for an hour, carrying full on conversations with them.

[Diana-drfj]

Australian Native Magpies Marvellous and you can teach them and they sing so very beautifully

[Elizabeth-vwvb]

I was ringside at a magpie fight in Calgary Alberta in my backyard. About 30 magpies made a circle, two fought inside while others sat on the eaves and cheered them on. It was the craziest thing I've ever seen. Birds are awesome!!

[Chanidasanayake]

i have never seen birds relax like this.. I thought there are dead .😂😂

[LostnRunning]

We have a maggy family that come in every day and use the bird bath out the front for a drink and a bath, then check the grass for grubs etc.

During the dry months, they also shower under the little reticulation sprinklers (for the small patch of lawn out the front) then do this against the side fence in the sun.

They're funny buggers and have a large repertoire of calls. If you see them around, talk to them, they love it.

[mythbuster]

That one in the front looks like it got sqoooshed flat!😂 I love the way they sound like they swallowed a harmonica. Adorable!❤

[jimjimgl]

"Magpies sunbathe for several reasons, including warmth, parasite control, and feather care. The sun's warmth helps regulate body temperature, and the UV rays can kill or weaken parasites like mites and lice. Sunbathing also helps spread oils from the bird's preen gland, keeping their feathers soft, flexible, and water-resistant"

[EyeSeeThruYou]

It's wonderful that they feel safe and secure enough to relax, close their eyes, and enjoy the warmth that way ❤

[zeraphyre]

They sound like they're in absolute bliss.

[verenameinecke]

Ich hatte mal einen Kanarienvogel, der sich auch immer so in die Sonne gepackt hat☺️ Echt süß 🤣❤

[jeanengstrom]

Good God! Looks like they got squished by a steamroller! 😱🤣🤣🤣💖👍

[scottshaw]

In the spring time, One of the most meanest aggressive birds I have come across. Love them 🙏

[Grimmarox]

That is the most bizarre thing I have seen a bird do.

[tomasrikona]

I've never seen magpie's do that before. Didn't know they could. I love them even more now. Thank you for this video.❤❤❤