Amami Jay vs Black-billed Magpie
Garrulus lidthi compared with Pica hudsonia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Jay | Black-billed Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Garrulus lidthi | Pica hudsonia |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 125.0 g (4.41 oz) | 176.75 g (6.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Jay
Least Concern
Black-billed Magpie
About These Birds
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.
Black-billed Magpie
The Black-billed Magpie is a striking, long-tailed corvid of western North America, with bold black-and-white plumage and an iridescent blue-green sheen on the wings and tail. It inhabits open country with scattered trees, riparian woodlands, and suburban areas from Alaska south to California and east to the Great Plains. It is omnivorous, feeding on carrion, insects, fruits, seeds, and small vertebrates.