What is another word for cracticus?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈaktɪkəs] (IPA) 
Cracticus, commonly known as magpie, is a bird species that belongs to the family Artamidae. The word cracticus is derived from the Greek word "kraktos", which means noisy or croaky. Synonyms for the word cracticus include Australian magpie, black-backed magpie, white-backed magpie, and common magpie. The Australian magpie is a distinctive black and white bird that can be found throughout Australia. The black-backed magpie is found in southeastern China, while the white-backed magpie is native to Mongolia, northeastern China, and parts of Russia. The common magpie, on the other hand, can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. Each synonym for cracticus has its own unique characteristics and behaviors, but they all share the same distinctive markings.
