By Courtney Collins Black-billed magpies (Pica hudsonia) are found throughout Alberta and much of western Canada.1 While many regard these birds as pests, often due to their bold and mischievous nature, they are nothing short of incredible. There are ~18 species of magpie worldwide,2 but only the black-billed magpie is found in Canada.3 Magpies are … Continue reading The Intelligence of Magpies