Black-billed Magpie vs Ratchet-tailed Treepie
Pica hudsonia compared with Temnurus temnurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-billed Magpie | Ratchet-tailed Treepie |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pica hudsonia | Temnurus temnurus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | 26.3 cm (10.4 in) |
| Weight | 176.75 g (6.23 oz) | 138.0 g (4.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-9 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-billed Magpie
Least Concern
Ratchet-tailed Treepie
About These Birds
Black-billed Magpie
The Black-billed Magpie is a striking, long-tailed corvid of western North America, with bold black-and-white plumage and an iridescent blue-green sheen on the wings and tail. It inhabits open country with scattered trees, riparian woodlands, and suburban areas from Alaska south to California and east to the Great Plains. It is omnivorous, feeding on carrion, insects, fruits, seeds, and small vertebrates.