American Crow vs Yellow-billed Magpie
Corvus brachyrhynchos comparé à Pica nutalli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Crow | Yellow-billed Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Pica nutalli |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | — |
| Envergure | 99,0 cm (39.0 in) | 37,8 cm (14.9 in) |
| Poids | 450,0 g (15.87 oz) | 151,25 g (5.34 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-7 | 4-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
American Crow only
Yellow-billed Magpie only
Aucun(e)
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.
Yellow-billed Magpie
Geographic Range & Migration
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Yellow-billed Magpie
Statut de conservation
American Crow
Yellow-billed 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
Yellow-billed 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.