With their large size, bold pied plumage, and fondness for open areas, black-billed magpies are easily seen. They hop and walk on the ground with a swaggering and confident gait. Monotypic.

The species can only be found in parts of Northern and Central California. It was hit hard by the West Nile Virus in the ...

Amanda Nelson says she found herself in the right place at the right time to capture a photo of a rare sight. While visiting a friend, the photographer took a snapshot of what she believes is a ...