Black-rumped Magpie, Beijing, China
Beijing Zoo, Beijing, China (May 2008)
Eurasian Magpie has recently been split into five distinct species, including Black-rumped Magpie Pica bottanensis (west Bhutan to west central China), based on mitochondrial DNA analysis (see Birdguides article).
Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Eurasian Magpie Pica pica / Internet Bird Collection
Eurasian Magpie / BirdForum
Eurasian Magpie Pica pica / BirdLife International
Magpie (Pica pica) / ARKive
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Eurasian Magpie has recently been split into five distinct species, including Black-rumped Magpie Pica bottanensis (west Bhutan to west central China), based on mitochondrial DNA analysis (see Birdguides article).
Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Eurasian Magpie Pica pica / Internet Bird Collection
Eurasian Magpie / BirdForum
Eurasian Magpie Pica pica / BirdLife International
Magpie (Pica pica) / ARKive
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/320
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200