Above: A baby Magpie-Lark (Peewee, Mudlark) begging for food from Father. The male has black on the throat whereas the female has white.
Above: A mother Peewee hunting for insects in the grass. (A mother's work is never done).
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Magpie Larks look similar to the Australian Magpies but are smaller and much more agile in flight. Their calls are also much different with a loud "pee-wee" repeated which has earned them the nick name "Peewee".
These birds are very aggressive and will attack other birds such as Magpies and Ravens, and sometimes even cats if they trespass their territory. The Magpie Lark can also often be seen attacking their own reflection on glass windows and car windscreens.
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Left: A male Peewee looking for insects along the water bank.
Right: A female Peewee watching out for insects from the tree top.
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The male of the species has a black throat whereas the female has white. They build nests from mud, which have also earned them the name of "mudlark", with both parents sharing responsibility for raising their young.
Similar to Magpies, these birds are also omnivores which means they feed on seeds, insects and other smaller creatures.
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