Description

The Red-Billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa erythrorhyncha) is a striking bird species belonging to the crow family, Corvidae. Appearance: It has a long tail and is predominantly blue with white and black markings. The head, neck, and breast are black, while the lower parts and the rest of the body are a vivid blue. Its bill and legs are bright red, which gives the bird its name. Range: The red-billed blue magpie is found in the northern parts of the Indian Subcontinent, including the Himalayas, as well as in Southeast Asia. Habitat: It prefers forests and wooded areas, often being found in hill and mountain regions.