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
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.
Black-billed 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.
Black-billed Magpie
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保护状况
Least Concern
Eurasian Magpie
Least Concern
Black-billed 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.
喙
Strong, straight black bill
Black-billed Magpie
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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The Black-billed Magpie is a striking, long-tailed corvid of western North America, with bold black-and-white plumage and an iridescent blue-green sheen on the wings and tail. It inhabits open country with scattered trees, riparian woodlands, and suburban areas from Alaska south to California and east to the Great Plains. It is omnivorous, feeding on carrion, insects, fruits, seeds, and small vertebrates.
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