Pica nuttalli

The Yellow-Billed Magpie is a species endemic to California's Central Valley, favoring the grasslands and oak woodlands of this region. For whatever reasons, this species is in dramatic decline, and is increasingly difficult to find.

I've lived in California my whole life and have never seen one...until today!! I am so thrilled. The yellow bill (which best distinguishes it from the far more widespread Black-Billed Magpie) is so brilliant and pronounced. I am really really pleased with this find today.