Bird
Red-billed Blue-Magpie
Urocissa erythrorynchaThe Red-billed Blue-Magpie is a large blue-and-white corvid with a vivid red bill and an exceptionally long graduated tail. Noisy groups move through forest canopies and descend to investigate many kinds of food.
Long-tailed CorvidRed BillSocial Forager
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyBeetles, Small lizards, Nestling birds
Predators
- Large raptors
- Owls
- Arboreal snakes
ThreatsForest loss, trapping, poisoning, and collision with infrastructure
HabitatsMountain forest, wooded valleys, forest edges, parks, and large gardens
Life spanOften more than 10 years
Classification
- FamilyCorvidae
- SpeciesUrocissa erythroryncha
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Never feed groups or approach nests hidden in dense trees.
Responsible observation
- Tail: Watch for the extremely long blue-and-white graduated feathers.
- Sound: Follow harsh social calls while remaining below the canopy.
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