The European magpie, also known as the common magpie, is a species of bird belonging to the crow family. This bird is native to Europe and parts of Asia and has distinctive black and white feathers with a long tail. There are several synonyms for the European magpie, including the Eurasian magpie and the common pied magpie. Some other names for this bird include the black-billed magpie, the European crow, and the pie bird. Despite its name, the European magpie is not closely related to the American magpie, which is a completely different species of bird found in North America.