Northeast · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Black-billed Magpies in New Hampshire?
No — Black-billed Magpies are not regularly found in New Hampshire; any sighting there is a rare stray. Pica hudsonia · Corvidae
Is the Black-billed Magpie Found in New Hampshire?
Black-billed Magpies are not regularly found in New Hampshire. 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 Minnesota (about 1,130 miles away), North Dakota (about 1,410 miles away) and South Dakota (about 1,420 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-billed Magpies in New Hampshire: Blue Jay, Common Grackle, American Crow and Canada Jay — these occur regularly in New Hampshire, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-billed Magpie.
Black-billed Magpie is a North American backyard bird.
In New Hampshire, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in New Hampshire; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-billed Magpie in New Hampshire
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-billed Magpie in New Hampshire
Other birds in New Hampshire
Birds you might also encounter in New Hampshire.
Black-billed Magpie in other states
Black-billed Magpie in New Hampshire: Quick Facts
The Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia) is a rarely seen bird in New Hampshire. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Manchester and throughout New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire using the related birds section.