Collared Crow vs Eurasian Magpie

Corvus pectoralis compared with Pica pica

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Collared Crow Eurasian Magpie
Scientific Name Corvus pectoralis Pica pica
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Corvidae Corvidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length 46.0 cm (18.1 in)
Wingspan 63.6 cm (25.0 in) 56.0 cm (22.0 in)
Weight 444.6666666666667 g (15.69 oz) 220.0 g (7.76 oz)
Diet -- Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval.
Clutch Size 2-6 2-8
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Collared Crow
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
Wingspan
Collared Crow 63.6 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
Weight
Collared Crow 444.6666666666667 g
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g
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Song & Call Comparison

Collared Crow

Eurasian Magpie

Song

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Collared Crow

Eurasian Magpie

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

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Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Collared Crow

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

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How to Tell Them Apart

Collared Crow

Eurasian Magpie

Plumage

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.

Bill

Strong, straight black 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.

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