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Yellow-billed Magpie

Pica nuttalli

The Yellow-billed Magpie is a beautiful bird with a bright yellow bill and shiny black and white feathers. They are known for their playful nature and can often be seen hopping around in groups.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Yellow-billed Magpie has striking black and white plumage with an iridescent green-blue sheen on its wings and tail. Its most distinctive features are its bright yellow bill and a small yellow patch of skin around each eye, making it unique among magpies.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyCorvidaeGenusPica
Yellow-billed Magpie
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Yellow-billed Magpie

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

3

Interesting facts

Magpies have been observed holding 'funerals' for their dead, showing complex emotions.

Their huge, dome-shaped nests are built with sticks and mud, often having multiple entrances!

They only live in California, making them a unique USA native!

Yellow-billed Magpies are one of the few bird species that can recognize themselves in a mirror!

Special abilities

Ability

Clever Problem-Solver

Yellow-billed Magpies can use tools and solve complex puzzles because of their remarkable intelligence.

Ability

Sound Mimicry

Yellow-billed Magpies can imitate various sounds, including other bird calls and human speech, to communicate.

Ability

Food Hider

Yellow-billed Magpies can cleverly hide excess food in many secret spots that helps them find meals later.

Measurements & details

Length
41-51 cm
Wingspan
57-64 cm
Weight
0.15-0.21 kg
Lifespan
7-15 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
5-8
Incubation
16-18 days
Migration Distance
0 km

Diet & Feeding

These clever birds eat a varied diet of insects, seeds, fruits, and even small animals.

Primary Foods

  • Insects
  • Acorns
  • Seeds
  • Berries
  • Carrion
  • Small Rodents

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Watch these birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Yellow-billed Magpie?

The easiest way to identify Yellow-billed Magpie is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Yellow-billed Magpie?

41-51 cm

What is Yellow-billed Magpie's wingspan?

57-64 cm

How much does Yellow-billed Magpie weigh?

0.15-0.21 kg

How long does Yellow-billed Magpie live?

7-15 years

How fast can Yellow-billed Magpie move?

45 km/h

What does Yellow-billed Magpie eat?

These clever birds eat a varied diet of insects, seeds, fruits, and even small animals.

Where is Yellow-billed Magpie usually found?

Grasslands

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