Yellow-billed blue magpie and its relatives in the Himalayas
The Yellow-billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa flavirostris) is a colorful bird found in the Himalayas.
It is part of the crow and jay family, Corvidae.
Red-billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa erythroryncha: This bird is very similar to the Yellow-billed Blue Magpie.
It has a red bill and a larger white patch on the nape.
It is found in the eastern Himalayas, from Nepal eastward.
Taiwan Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea): This species is endemic to Taiwan and is critically endangered.
It is slightly smaller than the other two magpies and has a blue bill.
These three magpies are considered to form a superspecies,
Which means that they are very closely related and may have interbred in the past.
They all share a similar lifestyle, feeding on insects, fruits, and small animals.
They are also all intelligent birds, known for their ability to mimic sounds.
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