About the Maghreb Magpie
The Maghreb magpie is a species of magpie in the genus Pica found in North Africa from Morocco east to Tunisia, at altitudes from sea level up to 2,300 metres altitude. It can be distinguished from the Eurasian magpie by the patch of blue skin behind its eye, the narrower white belly, the shorter wings, and the longer tail.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Pica mauritanica |
| Species Codes | eurmag3, MAMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maghreb Magpie belong to?
The Maghreb Magpie (Pica mauritanica) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Maghreb Magpie?
The Maghreb magpie is a species of magpie in the genus Pica found in North Africa from Morocco east to Tunisia, at altitudes from sea level up to 2,300 metres altitude. It can be distinguished from the Eurasian magpie by the patch of blue skin behind its eye, the narrower white belly, the shorter wi...
Where can I report a Maghreb Magpie sighting?
You can log sightings of Maghreb Magpie on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurmag3, or on iNaturalist.
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