South · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Black-billed Magpies in Florida?
No — Black-billed Magpies are not regularly found in Florida; any sighting there is a rare stray. Pica hudsonia · Corvidae
Is the Black-billed Magpie Found in Florida?
Black-billed Magpies are not regularly found in Florida. If you think you saw one, check the look-alikes below first, then report it to eBird with a photo.
Where to see them instead: the nearest states where Black-billed Magpies occur regularly are Nebraska (about 1,330 miles away), Minnesota (about 1,390 miles away) and New Mexico (about 1,440 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-billed Magpies in Florida: Northern Mockingbird, Blue Jay, Common Grackle and American Crow — these occur regularly in Florida, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-billed Magpie.
Black-billed Magpie is a North American backyard bird.
In Florida, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Florida; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-billed Magpie in Florida
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-billed Magpie in Florida
Other birds in Florida
Birds you might also encounter in Florida.
Black-billed Magpie in other states
Black-billed Magpie in Florida: Quick Facts
The Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia) is a rarely seen bird in Florida. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the South region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Miami and throughout Florida, knowing the seasonal patterns of Black-billed Magpie can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.
Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Florida using the related birds section.