American Crow vs Asir Magpie
Corvus brachyrhynchos compared with Pica asirensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Crow | Asir Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Pica asirensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) | — |
| Wingspan | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 450.0 g (15.87 oz) | 200.0 g (7.05 oz) |
| Diet | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Song & Call Comparison
American Crow
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
Asir Magpie
Geographic Range & Migration
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Asir Magpie
Conservation Status
American Crow
Asir Magpie
How to Tell Them Apart
American Crow
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
Asir Magpie
About These Birds
American Crow
The American crow is one of North America's most familiar and intelligent birds. Research has shown they can recognize individual human faces and communicate perceived threats to other crows. They form large winter roosts of up to hundreds of thousands of individuals in some cities.
Asir Magpie
The Asir Magpie is an Endangered corvid restricted to the Asir Mountains of southwestern Saudi Arabia. Weighing about 200g with a wingspan of 38.9cm, it resembles other magpies with black-and-white plumage and a long tail. Its extremely limited range and habitat degradation make it one of Arabia's most threatened birds.