Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) in Scandinavia

The Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) is a crow found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. An intelligent, omnivorous bird, often seen in flocks. It typically occurs in woods, farmland and towns.

In the Nordic countries the Eurasian Magpie is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Eurasian Magpie

  • Eurasian Magpie – song & calls
  • Eurasian Magpie – breeding
  • Eurasian Magpie – nest & eggs
  • Eurasian Magpie – diet
  • Eurasian Magpie – in winter
  • Eurasian Magpie – migration

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Pica pica
  • Family: Crows
  • Habitat: Woods, farmland and towns
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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  • Eurasian Jay
  • Hooded Crow
  • Northern Raven
  • Rook
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