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Pica pica
About 45 cm long with long tail. Plumage is mostly bluish-black but scapulars and belly are white to give a distinctive black and white combination. "The Eurasian Magpie is believed to be among the most intelligent of birds, and among the most intelligent of all animals. Magpies have been observed engaging in elaborate social rituals, possibly including the expression of grief. Mirror self-recognition has been demonstrated in European magpies.The magpie is thus one of a small number of species, and the only non-mammal, known to possess this capability. " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_Ma...
Spotted at Shing Mun riverbanks, Hong Kong
Spotted on Jan 4, 2013
Submitted on Feb 22, 2013
4 Comments
Thank you Alice for your comments!
Has the feel of a painting. Lovely!
Thank you Cindy!
Beautiful!