Sexual differences in morphology and winter diet of the Eurasian magpie (Pica pica) in Hungary

Eurasian magpie (Pica pica) is a widely distributed, common species of the Corvidae family. Since magpies have lived close to humans for centuries, we much information about species. However, there are few data morphological and dietary differences between sexes, primarily due their monomorphic omnivorous, opportunistic characteristics. The aim study was analyse sexual in characteristics, simultaneously provide body measurements both sexes with high level accuracy determine diet composition through stomach content analysis during winter. samples were taken from hunting February 2020, Hungary. linear parts (eight variables considered) been done all individuals (n=30), values compared sexes. contents categorized among five main food components, comparisons weights also performed males females. results concluded that no significant studied variables. revealed winter fed on range different types, seeds, invertebrates, vertebrates being most frequently consumed food. We slight consumption two latter categories. Our investigations supported earlier findings similarities case Hungarian population. These can serve as potential basis further research Europe.