Replica Yellow-billed Magpie Skull

The yellow-billed magpie is a bird species native to the western United States, particularly California. Belonging to the family Corvidae, it is closely related to other magpie species and is characterized by its striking black and white plumage and, as the name suggests, its distinctive yellow bill. Yellow-billed magpies are highly social birds, often seen in small groups or pairs, and are known for their vocalizations and intelligent behaviors. They primarily inhabit oak woodlands and chaparral habitats, where they feed on a variety of insects, fruits, seeds, and small vertebrates.