Bismarck Crow vs Eurasian Magpie
Corvus insularis compared with Pica pica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bismarck Crow | Eurasian Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corvus insularis | Pica pica |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | 46.0 cm (18.1 in) |
| Wingspan | 62.5 cm (24.6 in) | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) |
| Weight | 486.0 g (17.14 oz) | 220.0 g (7.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Song & Call Comparison
Bismarck Crow
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Bismarck Crow
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
Conservation Status
Bismarck Crow
Eurasian Magpie
How to Tell Them Apart
Bismarck Crow
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
About These Birds
Bismarck Crow
The Bismarck Crow is a glossy black crow endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago and adjacent islands in Papua New Guinea. Like other crows, it is highly intelligent and omnivorous, feeding on carrion, fruits, invertebrates, and small vertebrates. It inhabits forest, forest edges, and coastal areas.
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.