About the White-winged Magpie
The white-winged magpie or Hainan magpie is a passerine bird of the crow family, Corvidae. It is unusual among the members of its genus in that it is black and white, lacking the blue plumage other Urocissa magpies have. Thus, it is sometimes placed in its own monotypic genus, Cissopica, though it appears to have sufficient features to remain in the genus Urocissa. There are two subspecies, the nominate whiteheadi being found in Hainan and xanthomelana found in southern China, northern Vietnam, and north and central Laos. The two subspecies are distinctive and may merit specific status; further research is needed.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Urocissa whiteheadi |
| Species Codes | whwmag1, WWMA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Magpie belong to?
The White-winged Magpie (Urocissa whiteheadi) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-winged Magpie?
The White-winged Magpie is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-winged Magpie?
The white-winged magpie or Hainan magpie is a passerine bird of the crow family, Corvidae. It is unusual among the members of its genus in that it is black and white, lacking the blue plumage other Urocissa magpies have. Thus, it is sometimes placed in its own monotypic genus, Cissopica, though it a...
Where can I report a White-winged Magpie sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Magpie on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwmag1, or on iNaturalist.