Pica pica

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Pica pica, commonly known as the Eurasian magpie, is a highly intelligent black-and-white corvid widespread across Europe and parts of Asia.

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Pica pica canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Eurasian magpie
bird species
corvid
averageLength 44–46 cm
averageWeight 200–250 g
averageWingspan 52–62 cm
binomialName Pica pica NERFINISHED
bodyPattern black-and-white plumage
breedingSystem socially monogamous
class Aves NERFINISHED
clutchSize 5–8 eggs
cognitiveAbility can recognize itself in a mirror
uses tools in some contexts
commonName Eurasian magpie
common magpie
culturalAssociation often associated with superstition in Europe
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
diet omnivorous
eats carrion
fruit
human food scraps
insects
seeds
small mammals
eggColor pale blue-green with brown speckles
family Corvidae NERFINISHED
foragingBehavior opportunistic feeder
genus Pica NERFINISHED
habitat farmland
parks and gardens
suburban areas
woodland edges
hasColor black
iridescent blue-green
white
intelligence high
introducedTo New Zealand NERFINISHED
North America NERFINISHED
IUCNStatus Least Concern
kingdom Animalia
nativeTo Europe NERFINISHED
central Asia
western Asia
nestLocation tall shrubs
trees
nestType large domed stick nest
order Passeriformes
phylum Chordata
socialBehavior forms flocks outside breeding season
often seen in pairs
tailType long graduated tail
taxonRank species
vocalization harsh chattering calls
yearDescribed 1758

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Corvidae notableSpecies Pica pica