Both in terms of chirping and physical form, practically this one magpie is more special. In addition to the more varied sounds, the most striking and at the same time not possessed by other types of magpie in Indonesia is the tail. The average bird fan argues, that the tail is also counted super, more long and attractive.
Viewed from a physical point of view, it is appropriate if the magpie from Sumatra is more favored than the popular species in Indonesia such as borneo rock magpie, magpie nias, Acehnese rock magpie and Lampung magpie. In addition to tail and sound, his body size is also relatively larger so it looks more fierce and authoritative. Of course most hobbies are more interested in this one type of magpie than the other. Although the price of Sumatran stone magpie on the market itself automatically also comes more expensive.
Sumatran stone magpie itself is basically just a term of branding rather than an endemic bird of Sumatran origin, because this long-tailed bird can also be found in almost all regions in Indonesia such as Java and Kalimantan. More precisely the mention of the Sumatran magpie is because this type of bird was always collected in Sumatra before reaching other regions or provinces in the country. So you could say the magpie is indeed in various species and one of its own species has a longer tail, but the bird hobbyists at this time more recognize it as Sumatran stone magpie.
In addition to his muscular posture, many say that the special characteristics used to recognize the Sumatran magpie bird and at the same time to distinguish it from the like are the length of the tail that can measure 26 to 30 cm. Not only that, the black color on his body will turn dark blue when exposed to sunlight. Generally, Sumatran magpie at a young age looks dark red and when it comes to adulthood, scales will develop.
Basically the cage or magpie terrain is adjusted to the most important needs, how to make birds comfortable. Each maintainer can use or make a cage made of a combination of wire, wood and brick materials. The size sometimes can be chosen or made by the owner, namely (L) 95 x (P) 95 cm and height 170 or 200 cm. In addition, each keeper must also provide tangkringan or perch in the form of hard logs in cages such as teak and tamarind. Not only that, make sure the cage is also provided in a cage with water for bathing.
Ensure daily field stone magpie care, every morning or evening before being bathed, the owner must first air a maximum of 30 minutes. After that, enter the basin to use the bath. In addition to the basin, each owner can also use the spray method to bathe it. When it's finished, let it sunbathe for 1 to 2 hours to dry the band. While waiting for him to dry, put a clean drinking water container and some voer and vitamin feed foods such as crickets, at least 3. If the body is dry, shade it in cool places. In addition, at night the cage kerodong to protect it from mosquito bites. Kerodong also has a special purpose to make him comfortable and can increase his concentration if such as being mastered using the sound of birds that have gacor.
