magpie

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The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

But his magpie tendencies go even further, cherry-picking from artists ranging from Paramore and Miley Cyrus to Daniel Bedingfield and Bon Iver.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Historians have interpreted this as the era’s political satire: the magpie, audacious in the presence of a great predator, represented the common man standing up to the nobility.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2025

In contrast, the magpie was positioned over the cat and represented the common folk, cheekily flipping the hierarchy of the day.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

Perilee calls her their little magpie, and the nickname fits like a glove.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson