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Iberian MagpieAlternate name(s): "Iberian Azure-winged Magpie", "Cook's Azure-winged Magpie", "Spanish Azure-winged Magpie" ![]() Size: 31-35 cm (incl. tail ca. 16-20 cm) |
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See Iberian
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Photos |
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ADULT |
Sex unknown |
Frontal view of an Iberian Magpie
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Mora, Evora, Portugal, May 2020]
Frontal view of an Iberian Magpie
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Cabo Sardao, Odemira, Portugal, October 2022]
Near-lateral view of an Iberian Magpie
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Pulo do Lobo, Mertola, South Alentejo, Portugal, October 2019]
Lateral view of an Iberian Magpie on the point of landing
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Vilarelhos, Alfandega da Fe, Tras-os-Montes, Norte, Portugal,
January 2023]
Lateral view of an Iberian Magpie
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Mondego estuary, Portugal, January 2022]
Lateral view of an Iberian Magpie
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Vilarelhos, Alfandega da Fe, Tras-os-Montes, Norte, Portugal,
January 2023]
Lateral view of an Iberian Magpie
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Cabo Sardao, Odemira, Portugal, October 2022]
Lateral/ventral view of an Iberian Magpie
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Coruche, Santarem, Portugal, June 2020]
Near-dorsal view of an Iberian Magpie
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Cabo Sardao, Odemira, Portugal, October 2022]
Near-dorsal view of an Iberian Magpie
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Mora, Evora, Portugal, May 2020]
Dorsal view of an Iberian Magpie
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Mora, Evora, Portugal, May 2019]
Family clan of Iberian Magpies in a dormant tree
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Mora, Evora, Portugal, January 2014]
Iberian Magpies in a dormant tree
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Mora, Evora, Portugal, January 2014]
Lateral view of an Iberian Magpie launching itself into the air
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Montargil, Alentejo, Portugal, November 2014]
Near-lateral/ventral view of an Iberian Magpie in flight
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Mora, Evora, Portugal, May 2020]
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Behaviour |
Territorial dispute -
Iberian Grey Shrike
letting an Iberian Magpie know who is the boss
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal, February 2023]
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Food, Diet |
Iberian Magpies are omnivores that will eat anything from eggs and/or chicks of other bird species to carrion, invertebrates, insects, seeds and fruit.
Iberian Magpie taking a mulberry
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Mora, Evora, Portugal, May 2019]
Iberian Magpie checking whether any of the mulberries are ready
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Mora, Evora, Portugal, May 2018]
Lateral view of an Iberian Magpie carrying away its next meal
(photo courtesy of J. Pires)
[Vilarelhos, Alfandega da Fe, Tras-os-Montes, Norte, Portugal, January 2022]
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Call(s)/Song |
For this species we have recorded the following call(s)/song. The
interpretation of their meaning is our own;
comments and suggestions for improvement are welcome.
imagpie_jp_20200418.m4a | (Portugal) | Contact calls | © JP | |
imagpie_jp_20200418_2.m4a | (Portugal) | Contact calls | © JP | |
imagpie_jp_20200418_3.m4a | (Portugal) | Contact calls | © JP | |
imagpie_jp_20220814.mp3 | (Portugal) | Contact calls | © JP | |
imagpie_jp_20220814.mp3 | (Portugal) | Contact calls | © JP |
More Iberian Magpie sound recordings are available at
xeno-canto.org
.