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c/birding · by buffy@lemmy.world · 2y

American magpie guarding the hiking trail

Sadly, no more bird pics. I saw a Steller's Jay but couldn't get a good photo of it

More pictures from the hike on pixelfed!

https://pxlmo.com/i/web/post/724032656434718631

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7 Comments

GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 2y (4 replies)

How about that. I had not realized there were magpies in the United States.

Prontomomo@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y (3 replies)

They’re common in some areas, like around me in Denver, but they’re one of my favorites! https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-billed_Magpie

KevinFRK@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y (2 replies)

And look well-nigh identical to the UK Magpie - though the Latin name is different.

A young one from yesterday for contrast:

GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

It was recognizable to me at once because I am familiar with the Eurasian Magpie. It looks very much like them. And others felt the same for a long time! Just read this on the American Magpie Wikipedia:

It was once thought to be a subspecies of the Eurasian magpie (Pica pica), but was placed into its own species in 2000 based on genetic studies.

KevinFRK@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y

TY

streetfestival@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Great photos! I love the teal on the Steller’s Jay! What a 90s bird :P

buffy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y

Thanks! It's always nice to see a Steller's Jay, gotta love their mohawks and beautiful colors!