It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the Eurasian magpie ("Pica pica"). These results imply that the species "Pica pica" is not monophyletic. This applies to both sexes of "Pica pica", which carries similar monomorphic plumage. "Pica pica" species evolved with biparental parental care. In a game of 6, sometimes "Pica Pica" is also played.