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Eurasian Magpie
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Pica pica
Black and white with a flashy blue-green tail. Magpies are super clever — some can even recognise themselves in a mirror!
Size
Medium · 45 cm
Latin name
Pica pica
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Everywhere — towns, fields, parks
- Gardens
- Hedgerows