Magpie bill (beak) question.... (pics)

[BellLisamo]

I have a question, the other day i was out taking pictures of my Magpies, and when I looked closely at the pictures there was some green on their orange bills. I was wondering what it was, so I went back down to their pen, and held one and looked at its beak closely. It looks like there is green in the pigment of their bills? Is that normal? What is it????
I'm worried!

 

[BellLisamo]

MODS: Should this be under the emergency section or in this section?

 

[Goat_Walker]

Thats normal. Here is my magpie hen :

 

[toadbriar]

Isn't it just the same markings as on their heads, but with the black spots mixed with the bill color it looks green?

 

[1lpoock]

Green splotches or spots are completely normal, they are just due to changes in hormones. Its also normal if the whole bill is green. It is not fungus like some people believe.

 

[BellLisamo]

oh thank you guys! i was worried!