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Eurasian Magpie

Pica pica

Least Concern

Comprimento

46,0 cm

Envergadura

56,0 cm

Peso

220,0 g

Família

Corvidae

Ordem

Passeriformes

Sobre

The Eurasian magpie is one of the most intelligent animals on Earth and the first non-mammal demonstrated to recognize itself in a mirror. These bold corvids build elaborate domed nests of sticks and have a well-known attraction to shiny objects, though this reputation may be exaggerated.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Body Length	46,0 cm	18.1 in
Envergadura	56,0 cm	22.0 in
Peso	220,0 g	7.76 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

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.

Bico

Strong, straight black bill

Habitat & Range

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

Distribuição geográfica

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.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

2-8

Som

Canto

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.

Taxonomia

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordem	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família	Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus	Pica
Espécies	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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Presente Not recorded

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🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden

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Perguntas frequentes

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.