Black-billed Magpie

Pica hudsonia

Least Concern

The Black-billed Magpie is a bold black-and-white corvid of the American West with an iridescent green tail. Like its Eurasian relatives, it is highly intelligent and builds a large domed stick nest.

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Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Grassland
Region
North America
Scientific name
Pica hudsonia

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

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