Asir Magpie

Asir Magpie

Pica asirensis

Endangered
Envergure
38,9 cm
Poids
200,0 g
Famille
Corvidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Asir Magpie (Pica asirensis) is a bird species in the family Corvidae (crows, jays & magpies), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.9 cm and a weight of 200 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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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
Envergure 38,9 cm 15.3 in
Poids 200,0 g 7.05 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: DM.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Pica
Espèces Pica asirensis

Distribution

Asir Magpie has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

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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