Asian Azure-winged Magpie vs Elster
Cyanopica cyanus verglichen mit Pica pica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Asian Azure-winged Magpie | Elster |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Cyanopica cyanus | Pica pica |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 28,3 cm (11.1 in) | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 96,5 g (3.40 oz) | 220,0 g (7.76 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. |
| Gelegegröße | 5-7 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Elster
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Song & Call Comparison
Asian Azure-winged Magpie
Elster
A harsh, rapid chattering 'chach-chach-chach'. Also gives a variety of whistles and clucking notes. Known to mimic other birds and sounds. Very vocal in pairs.
Geographic Range & Migration
Asian Azure-winged Magpie
Elster
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
Erhaltungsstatus
Asian Azure-winged Magpie
Elster
How to Tell Them Apart
Asian Azure-winged Magpie
Elster
Bold black and white pattern with iridescent blue-green gloss on the wings and long graduated tail. White scapulars and flanks contrast with the black body.
Strong, straight black bill
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.
Elster
Die Elster zählt zu den intelligentesten Tieren der Erde und war das erste Nicht-Säugetier, dem eine Selbsterkennung im Spiegel nachgewiesen wurde. Diese dreisten Rabenvögel bauen kunstvolle, kuppelförmige Nester aus Zweigen und gelten als Liebhaber glänzender Gegenstände, wenngleich dieser Ruf möglicherweise übertrieben ist.