American Crow vs Malay Black Magpie
Corvus brachyrhynchos comparé à Platysmurus leucopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Crow | Malay Black Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Platysmurus leucopterus |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | — |
| Envergure | 99,0 cm (39.0 in) | 37,2 cm (14.6 in) |
| Poids | 450,0 g (15.87 oz) | 180,0 g (6.35 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-7 | 2-3 |
| 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.
Malay Black Magpie
Geographic Range & Migration
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Malay Black Magpie
Statut de conservation
American Crow
Malay Black 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
Malay Black 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.