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Azure-winged Magpie

Cyanopica cyanus

The Azure-winged Magpie is a beautiful bird with bright blue wings and a long tail. It loves to live in forests and is known for its playful nature and social behavior with other birds.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Azure-winged Magpie has striking azure-blue wings and a long tail, contrasting with its glossy black cap. Its throat and chest are a clean white, while its body is a warm grey-brown. This slender bird stands out with its vibrant blue feathers.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyCorvidaeGenusCyanopica
Azure-winged Magpie
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Azure-winged Magpie

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Azure-winged Magpies can remember human faces, recognizing threats for many years!

Their long blue tails help them steer perfectly while flying through forests.

These smart birds often follow wild boars to find tasty insects!

They build huge group nests where several females lay eggs!

Special abilities

Ability

Cooperative Nurturing

Azure-winged Magpie can raise more chicks because older siblings and other adults help feed the young.

Ability

Acorn Navigator

Azure-winged Magpie has an incredible memory that helps them find buried acorns and seeds later on.

Ability

Social Communicator

Azure-winged Magpie can warn its group of danger by using a range of complex calls to alert others.

Measurements & details

Length
31-35 cm
Wingspan
38-45 cm
Weight
0.065-0.09 kg
Lifespan
8-12 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
6-8
Incubation
15-18 days

Diet & Feeding

These omnivores enjoy a mix of insects, seeds, fruits, and occasionally small vertebrates.

Primary Foods

  • insects
  • acorns
  • pine nuts
  • olives
  • berries
  • small lizards

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Azure-winged Magpie?

31-35 cm

What is Azure-winged Magpie's wingspan?

38-45 cm

How much does Azure-winged Magpie weigh?

0.065-0.09 kg

How long does Azure-winged Magpie live?

8-12 years

How fast can Azure-winged Magpie move?

40 km/h

What does Azure-winged Magpie eat?

These omnivores enjoy a mix of insects, seeds, fruits, and occasionally small vertebrates.

Where is Azure-winged Magpie usually found?

Forests

How does Azure-winged Magpie hunt?

Foraging

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