There is a magpie nest on the big tree in front of the gate. Is it unlucky to face the gate?
There is a magpie nest on the big tree in front of the gate, symbolizing good luck.
The magpie is a symbol of good luck and is considered a "happy bird" that brings happy events to people. "Modern Chinese Dictionary": Folk legend says that hearing a magpie's crow will bring good things to come, so it is called a magpie.
Shao Yong pointed out in "The Number of Plum Blossoms": "Xuange of Guanwu Cave": The magpie noise continues in the early morning, and people traveling from afar are approaching. "Xuanhuang Keying Song": I feel happy when I hear the sound of magpies, but when a crow crows, it brings disaster. It can be seen that magpies have a long history as a symbol of good luck.
In the context of advocating the benefits of greenness, environmental protection, and harmony between man and nature, caring for birds has practical significance.
The magpie (scientific name: Pica pica) is a bird in the family Corvidae. ***There are 10 subspecies. The body length is 40 to 50 cm. The male and female feathers are similar in color. The head, neck, back and tail are all black, and appear purple, green-blue, green and other luster from front to back. The wings are black and there is a large white spot on the wing shoulder. , the tail is much longer than the wings, wedge-shaped, the mouth, legs and feet are pure black, the ventral surface is bounded by the chest, the front is black and the back is white. Resident birds.
It has diverse habitats and is often found in areas with human activities. It likes to build its nests in big trees next to houses. Most of them live in pairs throughout the year and are omnivorous. They forage in the wilderness and fields. During the breeding period, they prey on insects, frogs and other small animals. They also steal the eggs and chicks of other birds, and also eat fruits, grains, plant seeds, etc. . Each clutch lays 5 to 8 eggs. The eggs are light brown with brown and gray-brown spots. The female bird incubates the eggs, the incubation period is about 18 days, and the eggs leave the nest in about one month.
Except South America, Oceania and Antarctica, they are found on almost every continent in the world. There are 4 subspecies in China, which are found throughout the country except grasslands and desert areas.