152,735 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Magpie
Pica pica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Corvidae ›Genus: Pica
About
The Eurasian magpie or common magpie (Pica pica) is a resident breeding bird throughout the northern part of the Eurasian continent. It is one of several birds in the crow family designated magpies, and belongs to the Holarctic radiation of "monochrome" magpies. In Europe, "magpie" is used by English speakers as a synonym for the European magpie: the only other magpie in Europe is the Iberian magpie (Cyanopica cooki), which is limited to the Iberian Peninsula.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Magpie is Pica pica.
- Eurasian Magpie belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Magpie belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Magpie belongs to the class Aves.
- Eurasian Magpie belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Eurasian Magpie belongs to the family Corvidae.
- Eurasian Magpie belongs to the genus Pica.