Yellow-billed Magpie

A California endemic magpie with a yellow bill, yellow eye skin, black-and-white plumage, and long tail.

Overview

Common Name

Scientific Name

Pica nuttalli

Family

Corvidae

Order

Passeriformes

Class

Aves

Region

North American

Group

Bird

Native Range

California

Habitats

Oak savannas, Open woodlands, Ranchlands, Agricultural edges, Central Valley landscapes

Diet

Insects, Carrion, Seeds, Fruit, Small animals, Human-associated foods

Conservation Status

California endemic; verify current conservation status with authoritative references.

Verification

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Fun Facts

Yellow-billed Magpies are found only in California.
They are closely related to Black-billed Magpies but have a yellow bill and more restricted range.
They are often associated with oak savanna and open California landscapes.
Their limited range makes local conservation information important.

Notes

This entry should be checked against current California bird and conservation references before final publication.
Disease, habitat change, and local conditions may affect populations.

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Entry URL

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Entry Type

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Slug

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