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Pica hudsonia
Striking birds with their contrasting plumage and long tail. The Black-billed magpie measures 45–60 cm (18–24 in) long (the tail is half that -- seen in pics 2 and 3). Black bill and feet.
Spotted in Ellensburg, Washington. They are found in eastern Washington and usually on open farms and ranches that have trees nearby.
Spotted on May 25, 2020
Submitted on May 26, 2020
5 Comments
Thanks everyone for your comments. I was pretty excited that it decided to stay sitting on the fence post long enough for some pics. I hope you get your Scissor-tailed Flycatcher soon Saturniidae27 they are on my list to get.
Textile Designers and Couturiers, have a good look !! What beautiful plumage..
Nice find and great pics Brian. Yesterday I saw a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus), but all my pictures were blurred out.
Awesome spotting, Brian. That's a beautiful bird. Very dapper!
Tuxedo time.