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 . Scroll down for video . '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 does n't appear to be Penguin 's forte as she tries to work out how to use a calculator . Mr Bloom , a professional photographer , has documented the moments his family has shared with Penguin and posted them on Instagram .
The Penguin family from Newport , Sydney , discovered Bloom the magpie in 2013 when she was a few weeks old . They welcomed the abandoned young bird into their home and she 's been part of the family ever since . Bloom is popular on social media and has her own Instagram account with 3,569 followers . She 's often found having a snuggle in bed , dining with the family , or helping the Penguin kids brush their teeth .