About the Eurasian Magpie
The Eurasian magpie or common magpie is a resident breeding bird throughout the northern part of the Eurasian continent. It is one of several birds in the crow family (corvids) that are designated as magpies, and it belongs to the Holarctic radiation of "monochrome" magpies. In Europe, the term "magpie" is used by English speakers as a synonym for the Eurasian magpie; the only other species of magpie in Europe is the Iberian magpie, which is restricted to the Iberian Peninsula. Despite sharing a name and similar colouration, they are not closely related to the Australian magpie, which is an artamid.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Pica pica |
| Species Codes | eurmag1, EUMA, COMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Magpie belong to?
The Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Magpie?
The Eurasian magpie or common magpie is a resident breeding bird throughout the northern part of the Eurasian continent. It is one of several birds in the crow family (corvids) that are designated as magpies, and it belongs to the Holarctic radiation of \"monochrome\" magpies. In Europe, the term \"mag...
Where can I report a Eurasian Magpie sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Magpie on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurmag1, or on iNaturalist.
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