Eurasian Magpie vs Large-spotted Nutcracker

Pica pica مقارنةً بـ Nucifraga multipunctata

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Eurasian Magpie Large-spotted Nutcracker
الاسم العلمي Pica pica Nucifraga multipunctata
الرتبة Passeriformes Passeriformes
الفصيلة Corvidae Corvidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول 46,0 cm (18.1 in)
طول الجناح 56,0 cm (22.0 in) 41,2 cm (16.2 in)
الوزن 220,0 g (7.76 oz) 170,83333333333334 g (6.03 oz)
النظام الغذائي Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2-8 3-4
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Magpie 46,0 cm
Large-spotted Nutcracker
طول الجناح
Eurasian Magpie 56,0 cm
Large-spotted Nutcracker 41,2 cm
الوزن
Eurasian Magpie 220,0 g
Large-spotted Nutcracker 170,83333333333334 g

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

بلا

Eurasian Magpie only

بلا

Large-spotted Nutcracker only

Eurasian Magpie

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

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.

Large-spotted Nutcracker

Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Magpie

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

Large-spotted Nutcracker

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

Least Concern

Large-spotted Nutcracker

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

Large-spotted Nutcracker

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.

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