{"id":1391,"date":"2023-05-17T06:58:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T05:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/the-eurasian-magpie-an-intelligent-hooligan\/"},"modified":"2025-03-23T06:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T05:26:58","slug":"the-eurasian-magpie-an-intelligent-hooligan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/en\/animals\/the-eurasian-magpie-an-intelligent-hooligan\/","title":{"rendered":"The eurasian magpie, an intelligent hooligan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1332\" alt=\"Urraca com\u00fan\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-comun.jpg\" style=\"object-position:41% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"41% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-comun.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-comun-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-comun-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-comun-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-comun-1536x614.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:120px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-3-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The common magpie is an intelligent hooligan<br\/>with shiny feathers and exquisite beauty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scientific name: <em>Pica pica<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spanish: Urraca com\u00fan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catalan: Garsa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Euskera: Mika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Galician: Pega<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Classification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Class: Birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order: Songbirds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family: Corvidae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Species: Eurasian Magpie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Degree of protection of the eurasian magpie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worldwide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The eurasian magpie is an abundant animal and is not protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Status_iucn_ESsvg_-300x80.png\" alt=\"Degree of protection\" class=\"wp-image-426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Status_iucn_ESsvg_-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Status_iucn_ESsvg_-1024x273.png 1024w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Status_iucn_ESsvg_-768x205.png 768w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Status_iucn_ESsvg_-1536x410.png 1536w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Status_iucn_ESsvg_.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Spain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magpie is not protected and is a game species. This means that it can be hunted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Catalonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Same as in Spain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magpie distribution map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-mapa-de-distribucion-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"World distribution map of the eurasian magpie\" class=\"wp-image-1337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-mapa-de-distribucion-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-mapa-de-distribucion-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-mapa-de-distribucion-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-mapa-de-distribucion-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-mapa-de-distribucion.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distribution:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magpie&#8217;s range extends across the temperate zone of Eurasia. It also lives in North Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is sedentary and only in areas with very low temperatures during the winter it migrates to less hostile places.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eurasian magpie habitat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-en-la-ciudad.jpg\" alt=\"A magpie in the city\" class=\"wp-image-1340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-en-la-ciudad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-en-la-ciudad-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-en-la-ciudad-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The magpie is found in suburban areas, as well as in parks, cemeteries and gardens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magpie mainly inhabits open landscapes with meadows, shrubs and clusters of trees. It is found both in the lowlands and in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It seeks proximity to humans, as their presence protects it from predators and ensures easy access to food: the food scraps we throw away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-alimentacion.jpg\" alt=\"the magpie eats eggs\" class=\"wp-image-1344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-alimentacion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-alimentacion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-alimentacion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magpies steal eggs and hatchlings from the nests of other birds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magpies are omnivorous<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insects and their larvae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spiders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amphibians<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lizards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hatchlings, eggs, small birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetable foods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mushrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any leftover of human food.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the magpie eat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alimentacion-de-urraca.jpg\" alt=\"Magpie feeding\" class=\"wp-image-1348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alimentacion-de-urraca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alimentacion-de-urraca-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alimentacion-de-urraca-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magpies forage mainly on the ground.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is especially resourceful when turning stones (up to about 10 cm in size). The magpie also picks fruit directly from the trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before eating wasps, it crushes them completely with its beak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magpies create food stores throughout the year. To prevent other animals from stealing them, they hide the food in different places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magpies regurgitate the part of the food they cannot digest in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Egagr%C3%B3pila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"pellets\">pellets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social life of the magpie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-estilo-de-vida.jpg\" alt=\"A flock of magpies\" class=\"wp-image-1351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-estilo-de-vida.jpg 800w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-estilo-de-vida-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-estilo-de-vida-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A flock of magpies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social animals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The magpie lives in two different social forms.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the breeding season, breeding pairs live alone in their territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unpaired birds live in groups with a strict hierarchy. In winter, all the magpies in the area join together in flocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are very cheerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/XC772901-garsa-Pica-pica.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magpie reproduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pareja-de-urraca.jpg\" alt=\"A magpie pair\" class=\"wp-image-1358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pareja-de-urraca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pareja-de-urraca-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pareja-de-urraca-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magpies form a pair for life. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flocks of youngsters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magpie reaches sexual maturity in the first autumn of its life. It becomes a member of a flock. In the spring only half of the young reproduce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pair formation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In autumn the future couple begins to spend more and more time together until they both feel close. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They start the inspection of possible nesting sites. The female often indicates possible nest sites by flapping her wings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Nido-de-urraca.jpg\" alt=\"Magpie nest in the trees.\" class=\"wp-image-1361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Nido-de-urraca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Nido-de-urraca-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Nido-de-urraca-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The magpie nest is highly sought after in the raptor nesting market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The nest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pair spends up to 40 days building the nest. But it is often \u00abconfiscated\u00bb by birds of prey and the couple has to start all over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In March \/ April the female lays 4-7 eggs. She incubates them on her own while the male looks after her and defends the territory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often the magpie&#8217;s nest ends up being plundered by other corvids, cats, martens or even humans. 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For 12 days the mother stays with them and the father brings food for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 24 to 30 days the hatchlings leave the nest for the first time. They still don&#8217;t know how to fly well and their parents continue to bring them food and protect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At about 45 days the young birds begin foraging on the ground on their own, but remain dependent on the adult birds for about three more weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Therefore, if you find small magpies on the ground, you do not need to do anything. Their parents take care of them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many years can an eurasian magpie live?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cria-de-urraca.jpg\" 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class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Goshawk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buzzard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Owls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Falcons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humans (the magpie is a game species)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mind-blowing facts about the eurasian magpie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Urraca-Zoo-de-los-Pirineos.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Libreta-Urraca-comun-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Libreta-Urraca-comun-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Libreta-Urraca-comun-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Libreta-Urraca-comun-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Libreta-Urraca-comun-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Libreta-Urraca-comun.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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