Magpies Pica is the genus of two to four species of birds in the family Corvidae in both the New World and the old. They have long tails and have predominantly black and white markings. One species ranges widely from Europe through Asia, one occurs in western North America and the third is restricted to California. They are usually considered closely related to the blue and green magpies of Asia, but recent research (Ericson et al., 2005) suggests their closest relatives are instead the Eurasian crows. This beautiful old antique/vintage print would look wonderful matted and framed!. Condition: The image is in very good condition and slight tanning. Please also see supersized images for condition. Axel Amuchastegui (1921-2002), a self-taught artist, was born in Cordoba, Argentina and is widely recognized as one of the very finest ornithological illustrators of the twentieth century. Copyright by Editorial Codex, S.R.L. 1952, Printed and manufactured in Argentina.