Emu vs Eurasian Magpie
Dromaius novaehollandiae comparé à Pica pica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Emu | Eurasian Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Dromaius novaehollandiae | Pica pica |
| Ordre | Casuariiformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Dromaiidae | Corvidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 175,0 cm (68.9 in) | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) |
| Envergure | 20,0 cm (7.9 in) | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) |
| Poids | 45000,0 g (1587.33 oz) | 220,0 g (7.76 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Plants, seeds, fruits, flowers, and insects. Swallows large stones and charcoal to grind food in … | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. |
| Taille de la couvée | 5-24 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Emu
Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, scrublands, and semi-arid plains across Australia. Avoids dense forest and true desert.
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Song & Call Comparison
Emu
Deep, resonant booming grunt 'e-moo', often repeated 3 times. Females give a deep drumming call produced by an inflatable throat pouch. Generally low-pitched and far-carrying.
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
Emu
Throughout mainland Australia. Absent from Tasmania, where the Tasmanian emu was driven to extinction by 1850.
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
Statut de conservation
Emu
Eurasian Magpie
How to Tell Them Apart
Emu
Shaggy grey-brown plumage with double-shafted feathers giving a loose, hair-like appearance. Bare blue skin on the face and neck.
Broad, flat, dark grey bill
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
Emu
The emu is the second-tallest living bird and the largest bird native to Australia. It is the only bird with calf muscles, enabling powerful running at up to 50 km/h. In the famous Emu War of 1932, the Australian military was deployed against crop-raiding emus — and the emus arguably won.
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.