Spirit bird

Black-billed Magpie

Pica hudsonia

"A sharp-eyed observer with flashy style."

You passed on the quiet, camouflaged forest birds in favor of high-energy, high-intelligence species like the Kestrel and Magpie. Your selfie shows a similar keen, upward-looking alertness and a cool, structured style that perfectly mirrors this corvid's clever personality and bold presence.

A note on your bird: it wasn't picked from the 10 you swiped through — those were just the warm-up. It was chosen from our full flock of 100 iconic Canadian birds, matching the pattern of what moved you. That's why it may be one you never met on your journey.