Iberian Magpie
Cyanopica cooki
Portuguese: Pega-azul
Classification
Family: Crows (Corvidae)
Order: Passeriformes
Size: 34-36 cm
Status
Conservation: Least Concern
Rarity at Quinta: Common
Migratory Status: Resident
Best Time to See
Season: Year-round
Time of Day: Morning
Where to Find
Cork oak and pine forests throughout
Habitat: Cork oak woodland, Pine forest, Olive groves
Identification
Black cap, grey-fawn body, azure-blue wings and long tail
Call: Harsh rising "zhree"; various chattering calls
Diet & Behavior
Insects, acorns, pine seeds, berries, scraps