Asian Azure-winged Magpie vs Amami Jay
Cyanopica cyanus compared with Garrulus lidthi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Azure-winged Magpie | Amami Jay |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanopica cyanus | Garrulus lidthi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 96.5 g (3.40 oz) | 125.0 g (4.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-7 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Asian Azure-winged Magpie
Vulnerable
Amami Jay
About These Birds
Asian Azure-winged Magpie
The Asian Azure-winged Magpie is an elegant corvid found in eastern China, Korea, and Japan, inhabiting open woodland and gardens. Weighing about 96.5g with a wingspan near 28cm, it has a black cap, pale buff body, and striking azure-blue wings and tail. It is social and vocal, foraging in small flocks for insects, fruit, and small animals.
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.