Malayan Black Magpie
NameMalayan Black Magpie
Common NameMalayan Black Magpie
Scientific NamePlatysmurus leucopterus
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)39.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage with a prominent white patch on the primary coverts and base of the primaries, forming a distinct white wing bar. The eyes are bright red, and the bill and legs are black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, chattering notes, loud ringing whistles like 'chiew-chiew' or 'kree-kree', and various caws and squawks. It is also known to incorporate mimicry.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Malay Peninsula (southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia), Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying Featuresglossy black plumage, bright red eyes, prominent white wing patch, stout black bill, long tail
Description
This medium-sized corvid is entirely glossy black with striking bright red eyes. It is distinguished by a prominent white patch on its wings, often found foraging in the understory of lowland forests.
