Does a magpie lay its eggs in another birds nest?

Yes, a magpie is a known brood parasite, meaning it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds. The magpie will typically choose a nest that is already being used by a smaller bird, such as a wren or a sparrow. The magpie will then lay its own eggs in the nest and abandon them, leaving the host bird to incubate and raise the magpie chicks as its own.