Asir Magpie

Asir Magpie

Pica asirensis

Endangered
Envergadura
38,9 cm
Peso
200,0 g
Familia
Corvidae
Orden
Passeriformes

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The Asir Magpie is an Endangered corvid restricted to the Asir Mountains of southwestern Saudi Arabia. Weighing about 200g with a wingspan of 38.9cm, it resembles other magpies with black-and-white plumage and a long tail. Its extremely limited range and habitat degradation make it one of Arabia's most threatened birds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 38,9 cm 15.3 in
Peso 200,0 g 7.05 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: DM.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Corvidae (Cuervos, Arrendajos y Urracas)
Genus Pica
Especies Pica asirensis

Distribution

Asir Magpie has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Asir Magpie endangered?
The Asir Magpie has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Asir Magpie nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Asir Magpie?
The Asir Magpie has a wingspan of 38.9 cm, weight of 200.0 g.
What order and family does the Asir Magpie belong to?
The Asir Magpie (Pica asirensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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