Eurasian Magpie vs European Robin
Pica pica comparé à Erithacus rubecula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Eurasian Magpie | European Robin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pica pica | Erithacus rubecula |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Corvidae | Muscicapidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) | 14,0 cm (5.5 in) |
| Envergure | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 220,0 g (7.76 oz) | 18,0 g (0.63 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. | Insects, worms, and berries. Often follows gardeners and large animals to catch invertebrates disturbed from … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-8 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
European Robin
Woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and gardens across Europe. Remarkably tame around humans, especially in Britain.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
European Robin
Exquisite, melancholic melody of thin whistled phrases, rising and falling softly. Rich, warbling song year-round; both sexes sing. Alarm call is a sharp 'tic-tic-tic'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
European Robin
Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter; western European populations are largely resident.
Statut de conservation
Eurasian Magpie
European Robin
How to Tell Them Apart
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
European Robin
Olive-brown upperparts with a warm orange-red breast and face bordered by grey. White belly and undertail coverts.
Thin, pointed dark brown 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.
European Robin
The European robin is one of the most beloved birds in Britain, where it is the unofficial national bird. Despite its friendly demeanor toward humans, robins are fiercely territorial against their own kind, singing year-round to defend territory. Their distinctive song is one of the first to be heard at dawn.