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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] | + | [[Europe]] and [[Asia]]. Whilst there are 'pockets' (notably Edinburgh and Aberdeen), it is absent from most parts of [[Scotland]]. |
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
This species was formerly considered conspecific with [[Black-billed Magpie]] ''P. hudsonia.'' About 12 subspecies are recognized. [http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=69349&highlight=magpie This] is a thread discussing possible splits from this group of subspecies, with ''sericea'' and ''bottanensis'' the strongest contenders(?). | This species was formerly considered conspecific with [[Black-billed Magpie]] ''P. hudsonia.'' About 12 subspecies are recognized. [http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=69349&highlight=magpie This] is a thread discussing possible splits from this group of subspecies, with ''sericea'' and ''bottanensis'' the strongest contenders(?). | ||
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- Pica pica
Identification
Distribution
Europe and Asia. Whilst there are 'pockets' (notably Edinburgh and Aberdeen), it is absent from most parts of Scotland.
Taxonomy
This species was formerly considered conspecific with Black-billed Magpie P. hudsonia. About 12 subspecies are recognized. This is a thread discussing possible splits from this group of subspecies, with sericea and bottanensis the strongest contenders(?).
Habitat
Behaviour
Vocalisation
- <flashmp3>Pica pica (song).mp3</flashmp3>
- Listen in an external program
External Links
