Midwest · Central Flyway
Are There Black-billed Magpies in Kansas?
No — Black-billed Magpies are not regularly found in Kansas; any sighting there is a rare stray. Pica hudsonia · Corvidae
Is the Black-billed Magpie Found in Kansas?
Black-billed Magpies are not regularly found in Kansas. eBird holds only 843 Kansas records of this species for 2020–2024, a tiny fraction of the state's checklists — the pattern of occasional strays, not a local population. 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 220 miles away), Colorado (about 390 miles away) and South Dakota (about 410 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-billed Magpies in Kansas: Northern Mockingbird, Blue Jay, Common Grackle and American Crow — these occur regularly in Kansas, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-billed Magpie.
Black-billed Magpie is a North American backyard bird.
In Kansas, this species is classified as rare. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.
Monthly Activity — Black-billed Magpie in Kansas
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
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Best Time to See Black-billed Magpie in Kansas
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Black-billed Magpie in Kansas: Quick Facts
The Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia) is a rarely seen bird in Kansas. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the Midwest region and the Central Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Wichita and throughout Kansas, 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 Kansas using the related birds section.