Fish Crow vs Eurasian Magpie

Corvus ossifragus comparé à Pica pica

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Fish Crow Eurasian Magpie
Nom scientifique Corvus ossifragus Pica pica
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Corvidae Corvidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur 46,0 cm (18.1 in)
Envergure 55,3 cm (21.8 in) 56,0 cm (22.0 in)
Poids 272,825 g (9.62 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 2-6 2-8
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Fish Crow
Eurasian Magpie 46,0 cm
Envergure
Fish Crow 55,3 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56,0 cm
Poids
Fish Crow 272,825 g
Eurasian Magpie 220,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Fish 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

Fish Crow

Eurasian Magpie

Chant

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

Fish Crow

Eurasian Magpie

Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Fish Crow

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

How to Tell Them Apart

Fish Crow

Eurasian Magpie

Plumage

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.

Bec

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.

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