Can Magpies Kill a Cat?

Magpies can hurt cats, but this is quite uncommon. For most parts of the year, magpies are unlikely to inflict any harm on anything in general.

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Why Do Magpies Attack Cats?

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A magpie might attack a cat if the cat gets close to the magpie’s nest or nestling.

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A magpie may also attack a cat if that cat had attacked it in the past.

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If your cat stalks a magpie, the magpie might react by attacking the cat.

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