The magpie feels sadness when other magpies die. A human is a more complex being.

Magpies feel sadness when other magpies die. They gather together, stand and walk next to the deceased, "speaking" something. They fluff the feathers of the dead magpie, as if beautifying it. They may also place grass and twigs on the body; all of this lasts for some time. The magpie is an intelligent bird, capable of counting to 4. A human is a more complex being, and their life is always intertwined with losses. This could be the death of a loved one, but it can also be felt...