Magpie  (Pica pica)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Various races of the magpie Pica pica occur throughout Europe and Asia, reaching as far south as the Mediterranean and the Himalayas (8).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Occurs in a broad range of habitats (9), but tends to breed around farms and villages and in urban areas (2) where there are trees, shrubs and open areas (8).

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