Bornean Black Magpie
Platysmurus aterrimus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Corvidae
About
The Bornean black magpie, also known as the black crested magpie, is a treepie in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo.
Fun Fact
The Bornean black magpie was formerly considered a distinctive subspecies of the black magpie, but more recent revisions now consider it a full species, Platysmurus aterrimus.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits primary forest, including dipterocarp, kerangas and peat swamp forest, and is also found in secondary forest, overgrown tree plantations and scrub.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance