Taiwan Blue-Magpie
Urocissa caerulea
Aves › Passeriformes › Corvidae › Urocissa
Conservation status: least_concern
The Taiwan blue magpie, also called the Taiwan magpie, Formosan blue magpie, or the "long-tailed mountain lady", is a bird species in the crow family. It is endemic to Taiwan.
How To Identify
This medium-sized passerine exhibits striking, glossy cobalt blue plumage across its body, contrasted by black markings on the wings and tail. The male typically displays a particularly brilliant iridescence that catches the light vividly.
Habitat
It inhabits broadleaf and mixed forests at elevations between 300 and 2,000 meters across Taiwan's mountainous regions.
Behaviour
Taiwan Blue-Magpies are highly social birds that forage in small flocks, often performing acrobatic aerial displays and producing loud, distinctive calls to maintain group cohesion.
Native Range
The Taiwan blue magpie is endemic to Taiwan.
Did You Know?
The Taiwan Blue-Magpie is endemic to Taiwan and is considered a national bird symbol of the island, known for its striking cobalt-blue plumage and long tail feathers that can comprise over half its body length.
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