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Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia)
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Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia)

General Description: Black-billed Magpies (Pica hudsonia) are large, black and white birds with a very long tail. The body is all black except for a white belly, and the wings are black with a white patch. The black is somewhat iridescent, sometimes shown green.

Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Corvidae.

Favored Habitat: Farming areas with trees.

Where to Find: Magpies aren't usually found in the Las Vegas valley, but they are common north of Las Vegas. Look for them north of Tonopah, and around Austin and Lund. The Pahranagat Valley and Caliente are areas to check for magpies.

Comments:

If you were a tasty bug or a little snake or perhaps some smelly carrion, this might be the last face you ever see!
Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia)
Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia)
Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia)
Black-billed Magpie
Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia)
Long-tail and short-tail magpies holding tight in the wind
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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