EURASIAN MAGPIE (small, slender black-and-white crow)

A small, slender black-and-white crow with a compact body and a long graduated tail. It has a rounded black head, a strong pointed black bill, and dark brown eyes. Its plumage features a black head, throat, breast, and back, contrasting with a white belly, flanks, and shoulder patches, while its long black tail displays a glossy green-blue iridescence.