Eurasian Magpie

Eurasian Magpie

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Eurasian Magpie

About eurasian magpie hunting

The magpie is hunted to a limited extent, primarily where it causes damage to other birds' nesting. It is intelligent and hard to fool, requiring good camouflage and patience.

Hunting with decoys or at feeding stations is most effective. The magpie is wary and quickly notices changes in its environment.

Hunting Season

10 Aug – 28/29 Feb

Weight

200–250 g

Distribution

The magpie is found in the lowlands across Southern Norway and along the coast up to Trøndelag. It is most common near settlements and in the cultivated landscape.

Terrain

Gardens, parks, farmland and forest edges. The magpie is a commensal species that thrives near people.

Identification

Black and white with a greenish-blue metallic sheen on the tail and wings. Unmistakable.

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