New Caledonian Crow vs Eurasian Magpie
Corvus moneduloides comparé à Pica pica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | New Caledonian Crow | Eurasian Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Corvus moneduloides | Pica pica |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) |
| Envergure | 47,6 cm (18.7 in) | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) |
| Poids | 297,5 g (10.49 oz) | 220,0 g (7.76 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
New Caledonian Crow only
Eurasian Magpie only
Aucun(e)
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Song & Call Comparison
New Caledonian Crow
Eurasian Magpie
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
New Caledonian Crow
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
Statut de conservation
New Caledonian Crow
Eurasian Magpie
How to Tell Them Apart
New Caledonian Crow
Eurasian Magpie
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
Eurasian Magpie
The Eurasian magpie is one of the most intelligent animals on Earth and the first non-mammal demonstrated to recognize itself in a mirror. These bold corvids build elaborate domed nests of sticks and have a well-known attraction to shiny objects, though this reputation may be exaggerated.