Search results
The magpie is a national bird of Korea and a symbol of its capital Seoul. Europe. In European culture, the magpie is reputed to collect shiny objects such as wedding rings and other valuables, a well known example being Rossini's opera La Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie).
Black-billed Magpies are familiar and entertaining birds of western North America. They sit on fenceposts and road signs or flap across rangelands, their white wing patches flashing and their very long tails trailing behind them.
Like most corvids, the Magpie is an incredibly intelligent bird. Researchers recognize 17 different species across 4 different taxonomic genuses. These birds live throughout Eurasia, the islands in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Read on to learn about the Magpie.
A long-tailed corvid with striking black and white plumage, the Magpie is one of the world's most intelligent birds and the source of many superstitions.
Murals, Art, and Culture. Artists throughout history and across the U.S. have captured this bird in murals, books, and museum hangings. See what they’ve done: Black-billed Magpies add much to western landscapes, both with their flashy appearance and with their big bushel-basket nests in trees.
With its noisy chattering, black-and-white plumage and long tail, there's nothing else quite like the Magpie in the UK. When seen close-up, its black plumage reveals a purplish-blue iridescent sheen to the wing feathers and a green gloss to the tail.
The Eurasian Magpie’s bold patterns and brash behavior make it one of Europe and Asia’s most instantly recognizable birds. In strong light, this black-and-white bird shimmers with exquisite metallic-blue wings and a long, glossy green tail.
