Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Eurasian Magpie
さえずり
A harsh, rapid chattering 'chach-chach-chach'. Also gives a variety of whistles and clucking notes. Known to mimic other birds and sounds. Very vocal in pairs.
Asir Magpie
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
Asir Magpie
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保全状況
Least Concern
Eurasian Magpie
Endangered
Asir Magpie
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Eurasian Magpie
羽毛
Bold black and white pattern with iridescent blue-green gloss on the wings and long graduated tail. White scapulars and flanks contrast with the black body.
くちばし
Strong, straight black bill
Asir Magpie
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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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.
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