About the Oriental Magpie
The Oriental magpie is a species of magpie found from southeastern Russia to eastern China, Korea, Taiwan, and northern Indochina and Myanmar. It is also naturalised in Japan. Other names include Chinese magpie and Asian magpie. The scientific name serica means "silky [texture]" or "Chinese"; this is the original spelling, though sometimes erroneously "corrected" to sericea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Pica serica |
| Species Codes | orimag1, EUMA, ORMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Magpie belong to?
The Oriental Magpie (Pica serica) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Magpie?
The Oriental magpie is a species of magpie found from southeastern Russia to eastern China, Korea, Taiwan, and northern Indochina and Myanmar. It is also naturalised in Japan. Other names include Chinese magpie and Asian magpie. The scientific name serica means \"silky [texture]\" or \"Chinese\"; this i...
Where can I report a Oriental Magpie sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Magpie on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orimag1, or on iNaturalist.
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