Magpies belong to the Corvidae family, but unlike crows which are gray and dark, magpies are more colorful. The red-billed blue magpie is described as a mysterious Chinese bird with a beautiful tail. Watch this video to learn more about this wonderful animal.

Avian Legends

There are about 10,000 bird species in the world. Even though birds are part of our life and culture, we know little about them. In this series, we explore the world of birds and find out how fascinating they are!

(Cover image via VCG.)

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