
Having a pet magpie around the house has become the norm for the Bloom family.

Named 'Penguin' simply because of her resemblance to the aquatic creature, parents Cameron and Sam along with their three kids - Rueben, 13, Noah, 11 and Oli, 9 - are quite used to her presence around their Newport home on Sydney's northern beaches.

She's often found having a sneaky snuggle in bed, dining with the family or helping the kids get ready for school in the morning.

The charismatic and affectionate bird is also popular on social media, with the help of an Instagram account which now has 3,569 followers.

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'For some reason, she loves toothpaste so when the boys are getting ready in the morning she's looking into their mouth,' photographer Cameron Bloom said

Noah Bloom, 11, kisses his pet magpie goodbye before heading off to school. Named 'Penguin' simply because of her resemblance to the aquatic creature, the magpie has been part of the Bloom family since 2013

The affectionate bird is pictured with Mr Bloom's wife, Sam, at their Newport home in Sydney's northern beaches

Penguin has been part of the family since 2013, after young Noah found her abandoned on the ground when she was only a few weeks old.

'We kept her because I felt confident that I had the time and knowledge to bring her up safely and healthily,' Mr Bloom told Daily Mail Australia.

'My best friend is also a vet. Her diet was meticulously made so she had the right balance. It used to take me half an hour to mix it all together.'

And it appears that Penguin has settled in quite comfortably.

'The kids love her like a pet dog and it's just become so normal having her around,' Mr Bloom said.

'She likes to sing for us when she's around the house and likes to fly onto your head or sit next to you and nibble on your ear.

'She also runs down the hallway in the morning sometimes to snuggle up in bed with us or the kids.

'For some reason, she loves toothpaste so when the boys are getting ready in the morning, she's looking into their mouths.'

Mr Bloom says, after a day spent flying around and hunting, Penguin is often at the house in the afternoon to greet the kids when they return from school.

'She flaps her wings with excitement when the kids come home from school and loves to eat with us as well,' he said.

'She usually has some of our scraps but sometimes when we have spaghetti, she's cheeky and dives into to grab some of the meat off the table.'

Mr Bloom, a professional photographer, has documented the moments his family has shared with Penguin and posted them on Instagram.

'The joy she's bought to all our lives has been immeasurable,' he said.

A family portrait of mother Sam with Penguin and her children Noah, 11, Rueben 13, and Oli, 9

Rueben spending some quality time with Penguin who has gained popularity on social media, with the help of an Instagram account which now has 3,569 followers

'She likes to sing for us when she's around the house and likes to fly onto your head or sit next to you and nibble on your ear,' Mr Bloom said

Penguin hanging out with one of the boys at home. She likes to fly around and hunt during the day but often comes back home to greet the kids in the afternoon

'She also runs down the hallway in the morning sometimes to snuggle up in bed with us or the kids,' Mr Bloom said

Penguin appears to be quite comfortable here, pictured having a sleep-in with one of the Blooms

A tender moment between young Oli and Penguin the magpie. The bird was found abandoned on the ground when she was only a few weeks old

'Sometimes when we have spaghetti, she's cheeky and dives into to grab some of the meat off the table,' Mr Bloom said

Penguin enjoying some leftovers. 'She usually has some of our scraps,' Mr Bloom said

Penguin is perched on top of a laptop and appears to be helping Rueben with his homework

Penguin the magpie makes himself comfortable as Noah plays some tunes on his guitar

Penguin enjoying a morning work out with mum Sam. 'The joy she's bought to all our lives has been immeasurable,' Mr Bloom said

'She [Penguin] likes to sing for us when she's around the house,' Mr Bloom said

'The kids love her like a dog and it's just become so normal having her around,' Mr Bloom said

Maths doesn't appear to be Penguin's forte as she tries to work out how to use a calculator