Red-billed Blue Magpie

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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.

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