Likely a magpie, especially Black-billed Magpie; the photo alone does not securely distinguish magpie species.

Magpies are medium-large, long-tailed corvids with contrasting black-and-white plumage. They are intelligent, social birds with varied calls and a bounding, direct flight.

Both feathers have dark brown-black outer portions and bold white areas. The larger shows extensive white along one vane, while the smaller has a compact white patch near its dark tip; lighting and specimen condition may affect apparent color.

Mostly tightly interlocking pennaceous vanes; the larger feather’s pale inner vane looks somewhat loose or separated, possibly from wear or damage.

Pale, slender shafts contrast with dark outer vanes; the larger feather has a noticeable transition to pale barbs. Fine barb detail is not clear at this distance.

Appears smooth and flat, with firm flight-feather vanes; no clear evidence of gloss or specialized surface structure.

Likely from the wing: the unequal vane widths and bold white patches are consistent with flight feathers.

The combination of dark flight-feather sections and sharply contrasting white patches is suggestive of a magpie, but is not species-diagnostic in isolation.

Black-billed Magpies occupy open country, grasslands, farmland and wooded edges, often near human settlements; they nest in trees or large shrubs.

Resident mainly in western North America, from southern Canada through much of the western United States; local movements occur.

Magpies are omnivorous scavengers and predators of insects and small animals, while also serving as prey for larger raptors. Black-billed Magpie populations are broadly stable, though local conditions vary.

Other magpies, including Yellow-billed Magpie, can have similar black-and-white flight feathers; some jays and other corvids also show white wing patches. A complete feather set and location would help distinguish them.

Magpies are adaptable omnivores and cache food; members of the crow family are known for complex social behavior and problem-solving.

Feathers have been used in crafts and fly-tying, but laws restrict possession of many native North American bird feathers. Check local regulations before keeping or using these specimens.

Compare multiple feathers from the same bird and note size, shaft color, pattern and collection location; photographs of both surfaces beside a ruler are useful. Avoid collecting feathers where possession may be restricted.

The larger feather’s pale vane looks disrupted or frayed; the smaller appears more intact. Overall condition is fair to good; age and molt stage cannot be determined.