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Eurasian Magpie

Pica pica

Least Concern
体长
46.0 cm
翼展
56.0 cm
体重
220.0 g
Corvidae
Passeriformes
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第一种在镜中认出自己的非哺乳动物。大胆的鸦科鸟类。筑造精致的有顶巢穴。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Body Length 46.0 cm 18.1 in
翼展 56.0 cm 22.0 in
体重 220.0 g 7.76 oz

识别

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.

Strong, straight black bill

Habitat & Range

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

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

2-8

声音

鸣唱

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.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Corvidae (Crows, Jays & Magpies)
Genus Pica
物种 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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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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