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Asir Magpie
Pica asirensis
Asir Magpie (Pica asirensis) — Crows, Jays & Magpies of Europe & Northern Asia.
The Asir Magpie (Pica asirensis) is a member of the Corvidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 200 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Corvidae Crows, Jays
- Genus Pica
- Species asirensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 200 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Corvidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Asir Magpie is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Asir Magpie is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Asir Magpie (Pica asirensis) is a species of bird in the Corvidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL sw Saudi Arabia.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 200 g, with a wing length of about 19.3 cm and a tail of around 24.2 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 43,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Asir Magpie?
The Asir Magpie is a large bird that weighs around 200 g.
Where does the Asir Magpie live?
The Asir Magpie is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL sw Saudi Arabia, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the Asir Magpie belong to?
The Asir Magpie (Pica asirensis) belongs to the Corvidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Asir Magpie eat?
The Asir Magpie is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Asir Magpie migrate?
The Asir Magpie is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Asir Magpie endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Asir Magpie make?
1 real field recording of the Asir Magpie — including its begging call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Asir Magpie's range?
The Asir Magpie has a mapped global range of about 43,000 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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Guides for this bird
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How to choose a feeder for jays and other big, bold garden birds — the styles that suit peanuts and larger food, and how to keep them from crowding your small-bird feeders. A decision framework with the species in the Birbs encyclopedia.