Cuervo Americano vs Azulejo Oriental

Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado con Sialia sialis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Cuervo Americano Azulejo Oriental
Nombre científico Corvus brachyrhynchos Sialia sialis
Orden Passeriformes Passeriformes
Familia Corvidae Turdidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud 45,0 cm (17.7 in) 17,5 cm (6.9 in)
Envergadura 99,0 cm (39.0 in) 27,0 cm (10.6 in)
Peso 450,0 g (15.87 oz) 31,0 g (1.09 oz)
Dieta Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … Insects in summer, berries in winter. Hunts from low perches, dropping to the ground to …
Tamaño de la puesta 3-7 4-5
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Cuervo Americano 45,0 cm
Azulejo Oriental 17,5 cm
Envergadura
Cuervo Americano 99,0 cm
Azulejo Oriental 27,0 cm
Peso
Cuervo Americano 450,0 g
Azulejo Oriental 31,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Ninguno

Cuervo Americano only

Azulejo Oriental only

Cuervo Americano

Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.

Azulejo Oriental

Open woodland, farmland edges, orchards, and parks with scattered trees and open ground. Readily uses nest boxes.

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Song & Call Comparison

Cuervo Americano

Canto

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.

Azulejo Oriental

Canto

A rich, melodious warbled 'chur-wi, tur-a-lee' song. Both sexes sing. Call is a soft, musical 'turee'. Song is gentle and flute-like, suggesting a small thrush. Given from exposed perch.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Cuervo Americano

North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.

Azulejo Oriental

Eastern North America from southern Canada to Honduras and Nicaragua. Partially migratory.

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Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Cuervo Americano

Least Concern

Azulejo Oriental

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How to Tell Them Apart

Cuervo Americano

Plumaje

All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.

Pico

Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's

Azulejo Oriental

Plumaje

Males are vivid royal blue above with a rusty-red breast and white belly. Females are grey-blue with a paler rust breast.

Pico

Short, thin, dark bill

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About These Birds

Cuervo Americano

El cuervo americano (Corvus brachyrhynchos) es un córvido grande, totalmente negro, ampliamente distribuido en Norteamérica. Altamente inteligente y adaptable, habita en bosques, zonas agrícolas y entornos urbanos. Omnívoro con capacidades para resolver problemas y hábitos sociales complejos. Familia Corvidae.

Azulejo Oriental

Azulejo oriental, 16-21 cm. Macho azul vivo en dorso, pecho castaño, vientre blanco; hembra más apagada. Habita prados, bordes de bosque y zonas rurales del este de Norteamérica. Insectívoro. Preocupación menor.

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