Rufous treepie facts for kids
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The rufous treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda) is a type of bird that belongs to the crow family. These clever birds live across the Indian subcontinent and nearby parts of Southeast Asia, from Pakistan all the way to Vietnam. You can often spot them in woodlands, at the edges of forests, and even in gardens! They enjoy eating different fruits, insects, and even dead animals.
Where They Live and Family Life
The rufous treepie is common in many places, but it is quite rare in Vietnam. There are eight different kinds, or subspecies, of rufous treepies.
These birds are very good at building nests! They usually build their nests high up in trees, about 6 to 8 meters (20 to 26 feet) above the ground. Both the male and female treepies work together to raise their young. They take turns sitting on the eggs and finding food for their babies. A mother treepie usually lays 3 to 5 eggs. Once the baby birds hatch, they stay with their parents for several months. Rufous treepies often stay together as a pair for their whole lives.
What They Look Like
The rufous treepie is smaller than the European magpie. Its head, neck, and chest are usually grey, but sometimes they can look a bit brown. The lower part of its body and its lower back are a pretty orange-brown color. Its tail is a light blue with a black tip. The bird's beak, legs, and feet are all black.
See also
In Spanish: Urraca vagabunda para niños
