South · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Black-billed Magpies in Virginia?
No — Black-billed Magpies are not regularly found in Virginia; any sighting there is a rare stray. Pica hudsonia · Corvidae
Is the Black-billed Magpie Found in Virginia?
Black-billed Magpies are not regularly found in Virginia. 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 960 miles away), Nebraska (about 1,110 miles away) and South Dakota (about 1,170 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-billed Magpies in Virginia: Northern Mockingbird, Blue Jay, Common Grackle and American Crow — these occur regularly in Virginia, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-billed Magpie.
Black-billed Magpie is a North American backyard bird.
In Virginia, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Virginia; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-billed Magpie in Virginia
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-billed Magpie in Virginia
Other birds in Virginia
Birds you might also encounter in Virginia.
Black-billed Magpie in other states
Black-billed Magpie in Virginia: Quick Facts
The Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia) is a rarely seen bird in Virginia. 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 Virginia Beach and throughout Virginia, 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 Virginia using the related birds section.