Butcherbirds are songbirds closely related to the Australian magpie. The term piping shrike for this species of Australian magpie is correct, yet uncommon. Particularly noteworthy are the pied butcherbird, the pied currawong and the Australian magpie. The Australian magpie often swoops people in suburban areas. These included the emu, sulphur-crested cockatoo, wedge-tailed eagle, superb lyrebird and Australian magpie. The Australian magpie is particularly well known for this behavior. The Australian magpie is classified in its own genus "Gymnorhina". Black-shouldered kites have been known to use old Australian magpie, crow or raven nests. The Australian magpie featured in aboriginal folklore around Australia. The Australian magpie has been a major focus of much of her research. The Australian magpie ("Gymnorhina tibicen") is a medium-sized black and white bird native to Australia.