South · Mississippi Flyway
Are There Black-billed Magpies in Louisiana?
No — Black-billed Magpies are not regularly found in Louisiana; any sighting there is a rare stray. Pica hudsonia · Corvidae
Is the Black-billed Magpie Found in Louisiana?
Black-billed Magpies are not regularly found in Louisiana. 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 850 miles away), New Mexico (about 850 miles away) and Colorado (about 950 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-billed Magpies in Louisiana: Northern Mockingbird, Blue Jay, Common Grackle and American Crow — these occur regularly in Louisiana, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-billed Magpie.
Black-billed Magpie is a North American backyard bird.
In Louisiana, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Louisiana; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-billed Magpie in Louisiana
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-billed Magpie in Louisiana
Other birds in Louisiana
Birds you might also encounter in Louisiana.
Black-billed Magpie in other states
Black-billed Magpie in Louisiana: Quick Facts
The Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia) is a rarely seen bird in Louisiana. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the South region and the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana, 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 Louisiana using the related birds section.