Eurasian Magpie vs European Goldfinch
Pica pica مقارنةً بـ Carduelis carduelis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Eurasian Magpie | European Goldfinch |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Pica pica | Carduelis carduelis |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| الفصيلة | Corvidae | Fringillidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) | 13,0 cm (5.1 in) |
| طول الجناح | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) |
| الوزن | 220,0 g (7.76 oz) | 16,0 g (0.56 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 2-8 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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Eurasian Magpie only
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European Goldfinch only
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
European Goldfinch
Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields with seed-bearing plants. Common at garden bird feeders.
Song & Call Comparison
Eurasian Magpie
A harsh, rapid chattering 'chach-chach-chach'. Also gives a variety of whistles and clucking notes. Known to mimic other birds and sounds. Very vocal in pairs.
European Goldfinch
A liquid, tinkling 'swit-swit-swit' in flight and a melodic twittering song. Flocks produce a bright jingling chorus. Male song is a sweet repetitive warble incorporating the flight call.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
European Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
حالة الحفاظ
Eurasian Magpie
European Goldfinch
How to Tell Them Apart
Eurasian Magpie
Bold black and white pattern with iridescent blue-green gloss on the wings and long graduated tail. White scapulars and flanks contrast with the black body.
Strong, straight black bill
European Goldfinch
Crimson red face with white cheeks and a black crown. Sandy-brown back with a bright yellow wing bar visible in flight. Black and white tail.
Slender, pointed, ivory-pink bill adapted for extracting seeds from thistles
About These Birds
Eurasian Magpie
The Eurasian magpie is one of the most intelligent animals on Earth and the first non-mammal demonstrated to recognize itself in a mirror. These bold corvids build elaborate domed nests of sticks and have a well-known attraction to shiny objects, though this reputation may be exaggerated.
European Goldfinch
The European goldfinch is a strikingly beautiful finch whose tinkling song and colorful plumage have made it popular in art and as a caged bird for centuries. It appears frequently in Renaissance paintings as a symbol of the Passion of Christ. Flocks of goldfinches are charmingly called a charm.