noun
Eurasian magpie; common magpie
Refers to the bird species Pica pica. In Japan, it is found mainly in Kyushu and is known for its black-and-white plumage and long tail.
カササギは白と黒の羽を持っている。
The magpie has white and black feathers.
九州ではカササギをよく見かける。
In Kyushu, you often see magpies.
The Japanese word かささぎ is of native origin, with uncertain etymology. The kanji 鵲 is a Chinese character used for the magpie, but its historical derivation in Japanese is not clear.