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SPECIES PROFILE
Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica)
Pica
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Gardens, farmland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Corvidae
GENUS
Pica
📋 Description
SIZE
40-51 cm body length (incl. tail), 200-270 g
COLORATION
Black & white, iridescent, long tail
ADAPTATIONS
Intelligent, noisy
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Gardens, farmland
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
5-8 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Insects, seeds, small vertebrates
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Persecution (historical)
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Eurasian Magpie has a long tail and striking black & white plumage with iridescent sheen. It is highly intelligent.
2
It is common in gardens and often seen collecting shiny objects.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
Richmond Park London
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for black & white birds with long tails in gardens.
