Common Green Magpie
The Common Green Magpie can be seen occassionally in montane forest in peninsula of Malaysia besides Thailand Sumatra & Borneo until lower Himalayas of India. So far my sightings are in Fraser's and Ulu Kali. Nothing yet in Brincang. Magpie is consider a member of the Crow family related to Jay in other continents. The other one is the Black Magpie.
It's body is vivid green in colour (Very interesting to note that if this Magpie is in captivity it's color can turn turquoise - possibly change in diet). Lighter on the underside and has a thick black band from the bill (through the eyes) to the nape. Compared to the other members of its kind; GM's white-tipped tail is quite long. This all contrasts vividly with the red fleshy eye rims, bill and legs. The wings are brownish maroon.
This bird seeks food both on the ground and in trees, and takes a very high percentage of animal prey from countless invertebrates, small reptiles and small mammals and young birds and eggs. It will also take flesh from a recently killed carcass.
The nest is built in trees, large shrubs and often in tangles of various climbing vines. There are usually 4–6 eggs laid. Most of the time it is alone when not breeding in the months of April -June.
The voice is quite varied but often a harsh peep-peep. It also frequently whistles and chatters.
This shot taken in Hulu Kali Sept 2012
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