Magpies are distinctive with their striking black and white plumage and rich, melodious song. They live in open woodland, but frequent parks and gardens where they are intelligent scavengers.
 
An unframed original painting by Arlo Mercia. Kobaien ink and gouache on gold-flecked xuan paper. 17.5cm x 27cm Dry mounted by the artist on A4 size Fabriano 300gsm archival paper.