Eurasian Magpie vs Yellow-billed Magpie

Pica pica comparé à Pica nutalli

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Eurasian Magpie Yellow-billed Magpie
Nom scientifique Pica pica Pica nutalli
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Corvidae Corvidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Vulnerable
Longueur 46,0 cm (18.1 in)
Envergure 56,0 cm (22.0 in) 37,8 cm (14.9 in)
Poids 220,0 g (7.76 oz) 151,25 g (5.34 oz)
Régime alimentaire Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. --
Taille de la couvée 2-8 4-9
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Magpie 46,0 cm
Yellow-billed Magpie
Envergure
Eurasian Magpie 56,0 cm
Yellow-billed Magpie 37,8 cm
Poids
Eurasian Magpie 220,0 g
Yellow-billed Magpie 151,25 g

Song & Call Comparison

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.

Yellow-billed Magpie

Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Magpie

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

Yellow-billed Magpie

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

Vulnerable

Yellow-billed Magpie

How to Tell Them Apart

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

Yellow-billed Magpie

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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