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Common Magpie Collection

The common magpie, scientifically known as Pica pica, is a fascinating bird that has captured the attention of artists and nature enthusiasts throughout history

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Comon magpies, 19th century artwork C013 / 6315

Comon magpies, 19th century artwork C013 / 6315
Common magpie (Pica pica) pair. Plate 31 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) with Magpie (Pica pica) behind, Sierra de Andujar Natural Park

Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) with Magpie (Pica pica) behind, Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, Jaen, Spain, September

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Magpie (Pica pica) perched in lichen covered tree, Titchwell, Norfolk, England, UK

Magpie (Pica pica) perched in lichen covered tree, Titchwell, Norfolk, England, UK, February

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Magpie (colour litho)

Magpie (colour litho)
3118058 Magpie (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Magpie (Pica pica) perched on a public footpath sign, Essex, UK, April

Magpie (Pica pica) perched on a public footpath sign, Essex, UK, April

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Magpie (Pica pica) perched on branch in snow, Lorraine, France, January

Magpie (Pica pica) perched on branch in snow, Lorraine, France, January

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Magpie (Pica pica) taking off from hedgerow, Titchwell, Norfolk, England, UK, March

Magpie (Pica pica) taking off from hedgerow, Titchwell, Norfolk, England, UK, March

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Hooded crow (Corvus coronix) and Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) waiting to scavenging

Hooded crow (Corvus coronix) and Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) waiting to scavenging White tailed eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) food, Pusztazer, Hungary

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Common magpies (Pica pica) perched on frost covered branches, Jvaskyla, Finland, January

Common magpies (Pica pica) perched on frost covered branches, Jvaskyla, Finland, January

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Nest of theThe Eurasian magpie or common magpie (Pica pica). From The Universe or

Nest of theThe Eurasian magpie or common magpie (Pica pica). From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Flying Common Magpie against blue sky, Netherlands

Flying Common Magpie against blue sky, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Flying, migrating Common Magpie against blue sky, Netherlands

Flying, migrating Common Magpie against blue sky, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Common Magpie flying at sunset, Netherlands

Common Magpie flying at sunset, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Magpie -Pica pica-, keeping lookout on a pole in a meadow, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg

Magpie -Pica pica-, keeping lookout on a pole in a meadow, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Common magpie C015 / 6386

Common magpie C015 / 6386
Common magpie on a tree stump. The common magpie (Pica pica) is a resident breeding bird throughout Europe, much of Asia and northwest Africa. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in January

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Common magpie, artwork C016 / 3180

Common magpie, artwork C016 / 3180
Common magpie (Pica pica), artwork. This member of the crow family (Corvidae) is a resident breeding bird throughout Europe, much of Asia and northwest Africa

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Magpie - drinking at pool - Spain

Magpie - drinking at pool - Spain
DAC-1064 Magpie - drinking at pool Spain Pica pica David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageCommon Magpie Collection: Pica pica, common magpie

Pica pica, common magpie
Watercolour by John Gerrard Keulemans (c. 1896)


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The common magpie, scientifically known as Pica pica, is a fascinating bird that has captured the attention of artists and nature enthusiasts throughout history. In 19th-century artwork C013 / 6315, this striking creature was depicted in all its glory, showcasing its distinctive black and white plumage. One remarkable sighting of the common magpie occurred in Sierra de Andujar Natural Park when an Iberian lynx found itself with a curious companion. Behind the lynx stood a mischievous magpie, perhaps drawn to the lynx's presence or hoping for some scraps from its hunt. In Titchwell, Norfolk, England, UK, a magpie perched gracefully on a lichen-covered tree branch. The contrast between the vibrant green lichen and the bird's monochrome feathers created a picturesque scene straight out of nature's canvas. A color lithograph beautifully captured the essence of this captivating species. Its intricate details showcased every feather and highlighted the intelligence behind those piercing eyes. Even everyday scenes can become extraordinary when accompanied by these charismatic birds. A magpie confidently sat atop a public footpath sign in Essex, UK during April—a reminder that wildlife often shares our urban spaces. Winter transformed Lorraine, France into an enchanting wonderland where snow-covered branches served as perches for brave magpies braving icy temperatures. Against this wintry backdrop, their stark black-and-white appearance added life to an otherwise monochromatic landscape. March brought new beginnings as another intrepid magpie took flight from a hedgerow in Titchwell once spring began to bloom. Its wings spread wide against clear skies symbolized freedom and adventure—an inspiration for us all. Scavenging is not uncommon among corvids like hooded crows and Eurasian Magpies who wait patiently together for opportunities to feast on discarded treasures left behind by others. Their partnership showcases how different species can find unity even in the pursuit of sustenance.