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Eurasian Magpie

Pica pica

Least Concern
체장
46.0 cm
날개 폭
56.0 cm
체중
220.0 g
Corvidae
Passeriformes

소개

까치는 지구상 가장 지능적인 동물 중 하나이자 조류 중 처음으로 거울 자기 인식을 보인 종이다. 인간의 도구 사용, 장례 행동, 복잡한 사회 구조를 모방할 수 있다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Body Length 46.0 cm 18.1 in
날개 폭 56.0 cm 22.0 in
체중 220.0 g 7.76 oz

식별

깃털

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.

부리

Strong, straight black bill

Habitat & Range

Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.

분포 지역

Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: DM. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 24-30 days.

산란 수

2-8

소리

노래

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.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Pica
Pica pica

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
German Elster
Spanish Urraca Euroasiática

Distribution

Eurasian Magpie has been recorded in 7 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Eurasian Magpie eat?
Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval.
Where does the Eurasian Magpie live?
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Is the Eurasian Magpie endangered?
The Eurasian Magpie has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eurasian Magpie nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 24-30 days.
What does the Eurasian Magpie sound like?
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.
How big is the Eurasian Magpie?
The Eurasian Magpie has a body length of 46.0 cm, wingspan of 56.0 cm, weight of 220.0 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Magpie belong to?
The Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae.

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