(Australia) The breeding season of the Australian magpie, , in which some individuals take to aggressively swooping at passing humans in defence of their nesting territory.
(Australia) The breeding season of the Australian magpie, , in which some individuals take to aggressively swooping at passing humans in defence of their nesting territory.
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(intransitive) To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.
(transitive) To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.
(intransitive) To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.
(UK, Australia) The, formerly common, hobby of looking for birds' nests, often with the intention of collecting the eggs.
(Australia) A sparrow.