Green Magpie

It is found from the lower Himalayas in north eastern India in a broad south easterly band down into central China, Malaysia, Sumatra and northwestern Borneo in evergreen forest , clearings and scrub.

The Green Magpie is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis) is a member of the Crow family, roughly about the size of the Eurasian Jay or slightly smaller. It is a vivid green in colour (often fades to turquoise in captivity), slightly lighter on the underside and has a thick black stripe from the bill (through the eyes) to the nape. Compared to the other members of its genus, the white-tipped tail is quite long. This all contrasts vividly with the red fleshy eye rims, bill and legs. More

the brilliant blue or green magpies of Asia. For more information on magpie, visit Britannica.com. Columbia Encyclopedia: magpie - Top Home > Library > Miscellaneous > Columbia Encyclopediamagpie, common name for certain birds of the family Corvidae (crows and jays). The black-billed magpie, Pica pica, of W North America has iridescent black plumage, white wing patches and abdomen, and a long wedge-shaped tail. It is altogether about 20 in. (50 cm) long. More

* Green Magpie, Cissa chinensis * Yellow-breasted Magpie, Cissa hypoleuca * Short-tailed Magpie, Cissa thalassina Azure-winged Magpie * Genus Cyanopica * Azure-winged Magpie, Cyanopica cyana Other "magpies" - * The Black Magpie, Platysmurus leucopterus, despite its name, is neither a magpie nor, as More

Green Magpies on nest Green "Blue" MagpieThe Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis) is a member of the Crow family, roughly about the size of the Eurasian Jay or slightly smaller. Description This magpie got its name from its vivid green in colour. However, as you will note from some of the photos on this page, some are actually BLUE. More

for being the first Green Magpie in the park. roc0012 Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink ) view profile Janet 59 Pro User says: What a splendid bird - I've never seen anything like it! It bears no resemblance to our UK magpies! Posted 38 months ago. More

Green Magpie Cissa chinensis The range of this bird spread from the lower Himalayas towards Central China and then south into Malaysia and Sumatra. Also on the island of Borneo. Green Magpies live in Mountain forest, staying in the middle and lower storey. They have very harsh calls but also makes softer calls like whistles and chatters. Like other Magpies, the Green Magpies are shy birds and not easy to see. Once again, their presence are detected through their noisy calls. More

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“Short-tailed Green Magpie has a rather harsh call; a reminder that they are passerine birds which belong to the crow family Corvidae. If you stay in Liwagu Suits chances are that you would see the bird right outside the building where they come to hunt for insects which flock around the lights right outside the building. Here is one enjoying the early morning breakfast of cicada.” This magpie is found in the montane forest of Sabah. More

roofed nest and the Green Magpie builds very large solid nests. Magpies nest in trees and tall bushes, using sticks and mud as building materials. The domed nest has a side entrance hole. Between five and eight eggs is a typical brood; they are pale blue-green with brown speckles and usually hatch in April or early May. If the first clutch is lost, a substitute one is laid. The common Magpie is known for it's life long pairings. More

Blue and Green Magpies, whereas the Blue Jay is not closely related to either. In Europe, "Magpie" is often used by English speakers as a synonym for the European Magpie, as there are no other magpies in Europe outside Iberia. The bird was originally referred to as a 'pie' until the late 16th century when the feminine name 'mag' was added to the beginning. More

Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis), also called Common Green Magpie, is a local resident in Himalayas and north-east India. Size: 38 cm Identification: Medium size, green bird with red bill and legs. Black facial mask around the eyes. Chestnut wings and white-tipped tertials. Long white-tipped tail. Sexes alike. Habitat: Moist evergreen deciduous forest. Keeps singly or in pairs. Food: The diet of Green Magpie consists mainly of large insects and other small animals, such as frogs, lizards or snakes. More

The Green Magpies is a new, unique and FREE business program at Collingwood designed for small to medium sized businesses in Victoria. The Green Magpies program has been established to encourage and help businesses to understand how they can reduce their environmental impact and save money in the process. More

The feathers on a Green Magpie can be green or blue. This bird originates in Southeast Asia. Family: Corvidae Order: Passeriformes - contact us - copyright & disclaimer - search - what's new Copyright © 2005-2009 Calvin & Rosanna Hamilton. All rights reserved. More

* Green Magpie, Cissa chinensis * Yellow-breasted Magpie, Cissa hypoleuca * Short-tailed Magpie, Cissa thalassina The Black Magpie, Platysmurus leucopterus, despite its name, is a jay. Other corvids resembling magpies include the treepies, genus Dendrocitta. Black and white birds unrelated to the corvids are often named magpies by analogy. These include the Australian Magpie. More

Tabib - the common green magpie photo is fabulous! Can you please email me at wilmalingle@yahoo.com so I can show you what I did with you image using Picasa? cheers, Wilma Monday, 19 October 2009 09:27:00 GMT+08:00 Natural Moments said... Love that first shot Tabib. More