Cissinae
Sign in to saveCissinae is one of six subfamilies in the crow family (Corvidae). It comprises 9 species, which are spread over two genera. The members of Cissinae as a whole are sometimes referred to as blue/green magpies, and are described as some of the most colourful members of the Corvidae family.
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Cissinae is one of six subfamilies in the crow family (Corvidae). It comprises 9 species, which are spread over two genera. The members of Cissinae as a whole are sometimes referred to as blue/green magpies, and are described as some of the most colourful members of the Corvidae family.
==Description== Species in Cissinae are brightly-coloured magpies; blue or green, generally blue in Urocissa and green in Cissa, although members of Cissa have been observed to appear more blue or turquoise in captivity.
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