Asir Magpie vs Ratchet-tailed Treepie

Pica asirensis compared with Temnurus temnurus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Asir Magpie Ratchet-tailed Treepie
Scientific Name Pica asirensis Temnurus temnurus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Corvidae Corvidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 38.9 cm (15.3 in) 26.3 cm (10.4 in)
Weight 200.0 g (7.05 oz) 138.0 g (4.87 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Asir Magpie only

None

Ratchet-tailed Treepie only

None

Conservation Status

Endangered

Asir Magpie

Least Concern

Ratchet-tailed Treepie

About These Birds

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.

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