Distribution in HK: Abundant

Total count in the surveys: 10

Males are black and white. [Comparing with Common Magpie, this species is smaller.] Females are grey and white.

【與喜鵲比較，本種雄性體型明顯較小和尾較短。】雌鳥為灰白色。

Tail often cocked. Often around human habitation, especially open areas like grasslands, also marshes. Very territorial.

尾巴時常豎起。常見於人類活動的範圍內，特別是開闊地方和草地，亦見於沼澤地區。有很強的領域性。