The most famous connection to the magpie is the "One for Sorrow" nursery rhyme, which dictates the bird's meaning based on how many you see: Magpies make Australia's favourite animal sound - ABC News
: Short, harsh notes repeated rapidly at high volume. Magpie Distress Call
: Other magpies respond instantly, looking to the sky for eagles or rushing to the caller's location to assist or investigate. The most famous connection to the magpie is