Wildlifeof Vietnam
Eurasian Magpie
Crows, Drongos, Orioles & Shrikes
Photo: User:diginatur · CC BY-SA 3.0
Pica pica
Rare visitor: recorded only occasionally in this country
Basic stats
Habitat
Sometimes breeds at high densities in suburban parks and gardens; sedentary
Clutch size
In Europe usually 5–6 eggs, from 3 to 10
Size
Adult male 44–46cm, more than half of it tail
Wingspan
52–62cm
Weight
Males 210–272g; females 182–214g
The Eurasian magpie is a resident breeding bird across the northern part of the Eurasian continent. The adult male of the nominate form is 44 to 46cm long, more than half of it the tail, with a wingspan of 52 to 62cm, weighing 210 to 272g. The head, neck, breast and vent are glossy black with a metallic green and violet sheen, the belly and shoulders pure white, and the wings black glossed green or purple (Wikipedia, general species account).
Magpies are usually sedentary and stay close to their nesting territories in winter, and they sometimes breed at high densities in suburban parks and gardens. Mating takes place in spring, and in Europe clutches are usually laid in April. The sources read describe the species mainly in Europe, and do not name Bhutan, so its occurrence there is flagged for checking.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Eurasian Magpie live in?
- Sometimes breeds at high densities in suburban parks and gardens; sedentary
- How many eggs does the Eurasian Magpie lay?
- In Europe usually 5–6 eggs, from 3 to 10
- How big is the Eurasian Magpie?
- Adult male 44–46cm, more than half of it tail
- What is the wingspan of the Eurasian Magpie?
- 52–62cm
- How much does the Eurasian Magpie weigh?
- Males 210–272g; females 182–214g