Eurasian Magpie vs Bornean Black Magpie

Pica pica comparé à Platysmurus aterrimus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Eurasian Magpie Bornean Black Magpie
Nom scientifique Pica pica Platysmurus aterrimus
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Corvidae Corvidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur 46,0 cm (18.1 in)
Envergure 56,0 cm (22.0 in) 35,9 cm (14.1 in)
Poids 220,0 g (7.76 oz) 180,0 g (6.35 oz)
Régime alimentaire Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. --
Taille de la couvée 2-8 2-3
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Magpie 46,0 cm
Bornean Black Magpie
Envergure
Eurasian Magpie 56,0 cm
Bornean Black Magpie 35,9 cm
Poids
Eurasian Magpie 220,0 g
Bornean Black Magpie 180,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Eurasian Magpie only

Aucun(e)

Bornean Black Magpie only

Eurasian Magpie

Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.

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.

Bornean Black Magpie

Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Magpie

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

Bornean Black Magpie

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

Least Concern

Bornean Black 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

Bornean Black 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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