Red-billed Blue Magpie
Red-billed Blue Magpie (<em>Urocissa erythroryncha</em>) is a species of Crows, Jays (<em>Corvidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Red-billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa erythroryncha) is a species of Crows, Jays (Corvidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A magnificent long-tailed magpie, vivid blue with a red bill and chestnut nape; moves through forests in noisy family parties; a favorite in East Asian paintings; a bold, intelligent bird.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Urocissa; binomial: Urocissa erythroryncha; authority: (Boddaert, 1783). Typical size: 55-68cm (incl. long tail). Average lifespan: 10-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
