Birds of North America

Magpies

Corvidae

Life, Habitat & Pictures of Magpies

There are two types of magpies found in North America. Both species are found on the western coast and into the central regions of the continent. The Black-billed Magpie, which is the most common and abundant of the two, lives in the northern areas and as far east as northern Ontario. The Yellow-billed Magpie can be found in the western areas of California.

Magpies have adapted to people and can be found in all the towns and cities in the west. These non-migatory birds are quite hardy, and can be found in towns like Jasper, Alberta even through the heart of winter. Recognized by their long tail feathers and loud calls, they are very hard to go unnoticed.


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