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Sri Lanka Blue Magpie
Urocissa ornata
Sri Lanka Blue Magpie (Urocissa ornata) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of South & Southeast Asia.
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie (Urocissa ornata) is a member of the Corvidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 196 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Corvidae Crows, Jays
- Genus Urocissa
- Species ornata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 196 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Endangered
Not Evaluated
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie (Urocissa ornata) is a species of bird in the Corvidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Sri Lanka.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 196 g, with a wing length of about 16.6 cm and a tail of around 24.1 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 5,326 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie?
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is a large bird that weighs around 196 g.
Where does the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie live?
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Sri Lanka, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie belong to?
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie (Urocissa ornata) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie eat?
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie migrate?
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie's range?
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie has a mapped global range of about 5,326 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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