The adult Black-billed Magpie is 45–60 cm (18–24 in) long and weighs 145-210 g (5-7.5 ounces). The tail is long and makes up half of the bird's length. Wingspan is about 60 cm (24 in). The male is larger than the female (16-20% heavier). The bird is black with white shoulders, a white belly, and iridescent dark blue-green wings and tail. There are large white markings on the primaries, clearly visible in flight - my editing has changed the magpie's coloring

The adult Black-billed Magpie is 45–60 cm (18–24 in) long and weighs 145-210 g (5-7.5 ounces). The tail is long and makes up half of the bird's length. Wingspan is about 60 cm (24 in). The male is larger than the female (16-20% heavier). The bird is black with white shoulders, a white belly, and iridescent dark blue-green wings and tail. There are large white markings on the primaries, clearly visible in flight - my editing has changed the magpie's coloring

Made with Lavenderskies beautiful kit Blue...Yvonne thanks so much! Photo of magpie taken by my hubby out in our yard.

Made with Lavenderskies beautiful kit Blue...Yvonne thanks so much! Photo of magpie taken by my hubby out in our yard.

mommyj says:
Beautifully done page
May 30, 2011

memarsh says:
wonderful page great layout 10+10cps
May 30, 2011

dorsetkarri58 says:
A vibrant, fabulous page, full of beauty and exotic detail...love those colours! x

May 27, 2011

lady wolf known as Krystal says:
GORGEOUSNESS
May 27, 2011

Pelle says:
Super page of the Magpie!!
May 27, 2011

Nanny-G says:
Beautiful page,
May 27, 2011

debra 112233 says:
Work of pure art. Love your pages!!!
May 26, 2011

Xguern66 says:
I wish the magpies around here were this lovely colour. Super page.
May 26, 2011

barbaranne says:
gorgeous! well scrapped!
May 26, 2011

Claudia says:
It looks like a gorgeous painting. It is stuuning. WOW. 10+10 cps
May 26, 2011