Eurasian Magpie vs European Robin

Pica pica مقارنةً بـ Erithacus rubecula

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Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Eurasian Magpie European Robin
الاسم العلمي Pica pica Erithacus rubecula
الرتبة Passeriformes Passeriformes
الفصيلة Corvidae Muscicapidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول 46,0 cm (18.1 in) 14,0 cm (5.5 in)
طول الجناح 56,0 cm (22.0 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
الوزن 220,0 g (7.76 oz) 18,0 g (0.63 oz)
النظام الغذائي Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. Insects, worms, and berries. Often follows gardeners and large animals to catch invertebrates disturbed from …
عدد البيض في الوضع 2-8 4-7
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Magpie 46,0 cm
European Robin 14,0 cm
طول الجناح
Eurasian Magpie 56,0 cm
European Robin 21,0 cm
الوزن
Eurasian Magpie 220,0 g
European Robin 18,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

بلا

Eurasian Magpie only

بلا

European Robin only

Eurasian Magpie

Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.

European Robin

Woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and gardens across Europe. Remarkably tame around humans, especially in Britain.

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Song & Call Comparison

Eurasian Magpie

الغناء

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 Robin

الغناء

Exquisite, melancholic melody of thin whistled phrases, rising and falling softly. Rich, warbling song year-round; both sexes sing. Alarm call is a sharp 'tic-tic-tic'.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Magpie

Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.

European Robin

Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter; western European populations are largely resident.

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حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

Least Concern

European Robin

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How to Tell Them Apart

Eurasian Magpie

الريش

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.

المنقار

Strong, straight black bill

European Robin

الريش

Olive-brown upperparts with a warm orange-red breast and face bordered by grey. White belly and undertail coverts.

المنقار

Thin, pointed dark brown bill

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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 Robin

The European robin is one of the most beloved birds in Britain, where it is the unofficial national bird. Despite its friendly demeanor toward humans, robins are fiercely territorial against their own kind, singing year-round to defend territory. Their distinctive song is one of the first to be heard at dawn.

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