Bird Guide

Malayan Black Magpie

Platysmurus leucopterus

Least ConcernOmnivoreForestPlatform nestMedium · 180 g

About the Malayan Black Magpie

The Malayan black magpie is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. Despite its name, it is neither a magpie nor, as was long believed, a jay, but a treepie. Treepies are a distinct group of corvids externally similar to magpies.

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Where the Malayan Black Magpie lives

Regular range

When to see the Malayan Black Magpie

Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

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