Urocissa erythroryncha
The Red-billed Blue Magpie is a striking bird with vibrant blue plumage, a black head speckled with white, and an exceptionally long, graduated tail marked with white spots. Its bright red bill and legs stand out against its predominantly blue body, while the white tips on its wings and tail create a distinctive pattern.
Both sexes share similar colouration, with no significant differences between males and females. Juveniles have duller plumage with a whitish throat and face, and their bills start greyish before developing the adult's red colouration.
Length
65cm to 68cm
Wingspan
90cm to 100cm
Weight
196g to 232g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Blue Black
Secondary Colour
White
Beak Colour
Red
Leg Colour
Red
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Red-billed Blue Magpies inhabit a range of woodland habitats, including broadleaf and mixed forests, forest edges, and clearings. They are found in parts of southern and eastern Asia, including China, India, and Southeast Asian countries.
These non-migratory birds maintain their territories year-round. They are particularly common in hilly and mountainous regions and adapt well to various elevations within their range.
Up to 2,500 meters
Subtropical, Temperate
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