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Black-billed Magpie
Pica hudsonia
40.5763, -112.001
Field Notes
Description:
The adult black-billed magpie is 45–60 cm (18–24 in) long and weighs 145–210 g (5.1–7.4 oz). Males are generally 6–9% larger and 16–20% heavier than females.[4][5] The tail is long and makes up half of the bird's length. Wingspan is about 60 cm (24 in). The bird is black with white shoulders, a white belly, and iridescent dark blue-green wings and tail. There are large white markings on the primaries, clearly visible in flight. The feet and bill are black.
Habitat:
This species prefers generally open habitats with clumps of trees. It can therefore be found in farmlands and suburban areas, where it comes into regular contact with people.
Notes:
These pictures are of a magpie building a nest. A bit cryptic, but a very common scene along the creek and river bottoms.
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