Black-billed Magpie

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to urban environments
gptkbp:behavior social
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring to summer
high in suitable habitats
2-8 eggs
gptkbp:callsFor varied and complex
gptkbp:colors black and white
iridescent black and white
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Black-billed_Magpie
gptkbp:communityEvents cooperative breeding
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of intelligence
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:eggColor pale blue or green
gptkbp:family Corvidae
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Pica_hudsonia
gptkb:Eurasian_Magpie
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 3-4 weeks
gptkbp:foragingBehavior ground forager
scavenger
gptkbp:fossilRecord ancient relatives
gptkbp:genus Pica
gptkbp:habitat open woodlands
gptkbp:headlights long and pointed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black-billed Magpie
gptkbp:intelligence problem-solving skills
highly intelligent
gptkbp:interactsWith often seen near urban areas
gptkbp:length 40-50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:matingSystem monogamous
gptkbp:migration sedentary
not migratory
gptkbp:nesting tree or shrub
cavity nester
twigs and grass
high in trees
influenced by predation
collected from surroundings
gptkbp:populationTrend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators hawks
gptkbp:schoolColors brown and mottled
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Pica_hudsonia
gptkbp:socialResponsibility observes and imitates
gptkbp:socialStructure flocks
gptkbp:soundtrack not melodious
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Least Concern
habitat protection
gptkbp:territory defends nesting area
used during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 150-200 g
gptkbp:wingspan 50-60 cm