All species
resident
Least ConcernCorvids
Eurasian Magpie
A striking black-and-white crow with a long iridescent tail. Magpies are highly intelligent, bold and often seen in suburban gardens.
Pica pica
Gardens Woodland Farmland
Size
44-46 cm
Wingspan
52-60 cm
Weight
200-250 g
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Omnivorous: insects, fruit, seeds, small mammals, eggs and carrion.
Song & Call
A loud, harsh chattering 'mag-mag-mag' call.
Tap play to listen0:00
Speed
Visualizer
Recording by Lynsey Ireland · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
How to identify
- Black and white plumage
- Iridescent green-blue tail
- Long tail
Conservation
Least Concern
Common and increasing; can be persecuted but remains widespread.
