About the Malayan Black Magpie
The Malayan black magpie is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. Despite its name, it is neither a magpie nor, as was long believed, a jay, but a treepie. Treepies are a distinct group of corvids externally similar to magpies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Platysmurus leucopterus |
| Species Codes | blkmag1, MBMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malayan Black Magpie belong to?
The Malayan Black Magpie (Platysmurus leucopterus) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Malayan Black Magpie?
The Malayan black magpie is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. Despite its name, it is neither a magpie nor, as was long believed, a jay, but a treepie. Treepies are a distinct group of corvids externally similar to magpies....
Where can I report a Malayan Black Magpie sighting?
You can log sightings of Malayan Black Magpie on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blkmag1, or on iNaturalist.
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