Eurasian Magpie

The Eurasian Magpie, European Magpie, or Common Magpie (Pica pica) is a resident breeding bird throughout Europe, much of Asia and northwest Africa. It is one of several birds in the crow family named as magpies, and belongs to the Holarctic radiation of "monochrome" magpies.

Size: 46–50 cm

Habitat: throughout Europe, much of Asia and northwest Africa

Scientific Name: Pica pica

Wingspan: 1.7 – 2 ft. (Adult)

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Mass: 7.4 – 9.6 oz (Male), 6.4 – 7.5 oz (Female)

Length: 17 – 18 in. (Adult)

Clutch Size: 5 – 8