Maghreb Magpie
NameMaghreb Magpie
Common NameMaghreb Magpie
Scientific NamePica mauritanica
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)57
Length (cm)42.5
Weight (g)215
Plumage DetailsGlossy black plumage with iridescent blue-green sheens on the wings and tail. Features a white belly and prominent white patches on the shoulders/primaries. The most striking feature is the bare, bright blue skin surrounding the dark eye.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied vocalizations, including harsh chattering calls, whistles, and sometimes mimicry. Calls are often described as a rapid 'chack-chack-chack' or 'mag-mag' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Northwest Africa, specifically found in the Maghreb region, including Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Identifying Featuresbare blue eye-ring, glossy black plumage, white belly, white shoulder patches, long tail, black bill
Description
A distinctive corvid characterized by its glossy black plumage, long tail, and striking bare blue skin around the eye. It is an intelligent and adaptable bird found in various open and semi-open habitats across Northwest Africa.
