Banggai Crow vs Amami Jay
Corvus unicolor compared with Garrulus lidthi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banggai Crow | Amami Jay |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corvus unicolor | Garrulus lidthi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.2 cm (15.8 in) | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 175.0 g (6.17 oz) | 125.0 g (4.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Banggai Crow
Vulnerable
Amami Jay
About These Birds
Banggai Crow
The Banggai Crow is a Critically Endangered corvid of the family Corvidae found only on Peleng Island in Indonesia. Weighing about 175g with a wingspan of 40.2cm, it is a large all-black crow restricted to one of the world's smallest ranges for any corvid. Deforestation and hunting have reduced its population to critically low numbers.
Amami Jay
The Amami Jay is a vulnerable corvid weighing 125 g with a broad 34.8 cm wingspan, endemic to the Amami Islands of southern Japan. It has striking blue and chestnut plumage and inhabits subtropical broadleaf forests where it caches food.