Two birds ‘cheer on’ two cats brawling that stood next to them on the branches of a tall tree.
The unusual scene, captured by an unnamed spectator, was reportedly filmed near a house in Jinzhong, in China’s northern Shanxi Province, on Wednesday, 7th February.
In the video, two cats were seen standing on the branches of a hillside tree, hissing at each other and fighting with their front paws.
Meanwhile, two magpies that stood nearby chirped and chattered as if they were cheering on the catfight.
The clip attracted widespread attention on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, where it clocked up more than 240,000 likes, nearly 30,000 comments, and over 240,000 shares.
Many netizens were apparently amused by the magpies’ brazenness.
User ‘Lantian Industrial Park High School (Teacher Rong)’ commented: “Magpie A: ‘Go on, yes, scratch it, give it a good beating.’
“Magpie B: ‘Scratch it to death’.”
User ‘A small goal of 100 million’ wrote: “Left bird: ‘I bet on the orange cat.’
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“Right bird: ‘I bet on the other one’.”
And ‘Soy Milk Mochi’ said: “These two birds vividly played the role of onlookers, enjoying the spectacle without worrying about the consequences.”
The magpie is a highly intelligent and sociable bird belonging to the crow family (Corvidae).
Known for its striking black and white plumage, the magpie is often recognised by its long tail and distinctive chattering vocalisations.
They are known for their bold and curious nature, and in some cultures, they are associated with both positive and negative superstitions.
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