Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Common Wild Birds Seen in Urban ParksLeisure and Cultural Services Department
Common Magpie
Pica pica
 | Characteristics: About 45 cm long with long tail. Plumage is mostly bluish-black but scapulars and belly are white to give a distinctive black and white combination. It makes a loud sound like chak-chak-chak-chak. Distribution: Resident. Commonly seen in the countryside and major urban parks. Habits: Omnivorous. Feeds mainly on insects, small animals and fruits on the ground. Photo: Cheung Ho Fai |
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