Magpie Distress Call -

In Christian folklore, the bird is said to be cursed because it , failing to sing comfort to Jesus, or even that it refused to wear full black mourning plumage. The "One for Sorrow" Omen

: Short, harsh notes repeated rapidly at high volume. Magpie Distress Call

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 In Christian folklore, the bird is said to

: Magpies are highly social; groups have been observed "mourning" fallen kin, calling frantically and pacing around the body. Legend of the Silent Witness In Christian folklore