Black-billed Magpie
Pica hudsonia
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)Crows, Jays, and Magpies
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Call and song
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About the Black-billed Magpie
Large, conspicuous, black-and-white bird; related to crows and jays. Unmistakably long tail and bold pattern, especially visible in flight. Often spotted along roadsides in open country, fields, and towns. Social and inquisitive, often in small groups foraging on the ground.
Species account: eBird.org, fetched 2025-12-26 · How these pages are made
Where it has been recorded
Recorded in 3 of the 253 countries we have eBird lists for. Each opens that country's checklist.
