Black-billed Magpie
Pica hudsonia
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Corvidae
About
The black-billed magpie, also known as the American magpie, is a bird in the corvid family found in the western half of North America. It is black and white, with the wings and tail showing black areas and iridescent hints of blue and blue-green. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of Pica pica, but was separated as a species in its own in 2000 based on genetic studies.
Fun Fact
The Hudson's Bay Magpie is of less size in all its parts than the Common Magpie, except in its tail, which exceeds that of its congener in length; but the most remarkable and obvious difference is, in a loose tuft of greyish and white feathers on the back.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is riparian areas with thickets.
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance