Magpie Control, Trapping & Removal Services
We can rid you of Magpie problems safely and efficiently
Black-billed magpies are in the Corvid family, which includes ravens and crows. Although they originally lived in rural areas, the pests have adapted well to urban environments as human populations continue to expand. Since magpies don’t mind living around people, these intelligent and aggressive birds regularly come into conflict with homeowners.
APPEARANCE
Magpies measure approximately 18 inches long, though half of that length due to their unusually long tail feathers. The birds are easily recognized by their black bills, striking black and white coloration, and short, rounded wings that show flashes of white as they fly. The feathers of their tails and wings are iridescent, reflecting hues from bronze-green to purple.
DIET
Omnivores with wide-ranging diets, magpies may eat wild fruit and grains, insects, carrion, and other birds’ eggs. They have even been known to forage in the ground or prey on small animals such as squirrels and snakes. Excess food is stored in various hiding places.
HABITAT
Open fields, forest edges, along streams, in conifer trees, and on farms are all common places to find magpies. They avoid dense forests, grasslands, and desert extremes. Mated pairs work together to build their domed nests, which are two and a half feet high and almost two feet across. These structures can take more than a month to build.
