Eurasian Magpie vs Messager sagittaire
Pica pica comparé à Sagittarius serpentarius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Eurasian Magpie | Messager sagittaire |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pica pica | Sagittarius serpentarius |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Famille | Corvidae | Sagittariidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longueur | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) | 130,0 cm (51.2 in) |
| Envergure | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) | 210,0 cm (82.7 in) |
| Poids | 220,0 g (7.76 oz) | 3700,0 g (130.51 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. | Snakes, lizards, small mammals, and large insects. Hunts on foot, stomping prey to death with … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-8 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Messager sagittaire
Open grasslands, savannas, and light woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Avoids dense forests and very arid regions.
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.
Messager sagittaire
A surprisingly deep, resonant croaking 'kowrr-kowrr' often heard at dawn on African savannas. Also gives pig-like grunting sounds. Mostly silent compared to true songbirds.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
Messager sagittaire
Sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal and Somalia south to South Africa. Resident throughout its range.
Statut de conservation
Eurasian Magpie
Messager sagittaire
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
Messager sagittaire
Grey body plumage with black flight feathers and thigh feathers. Distinctive long black crest feathers trail from the back of the head. Orange-red bare facial skin.
Short, strong, hooked greyish bill with a yellowish cere
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.
Messager sagittaire
The secretary bird is the only raptor that hunts primarily on foot, striding through grasslands on crane-like legs up to 1.2 meters tall. Its name may derive from the crest feathers resembling quill pens tucked behind a secretary's ear. The species is classified as Endangered due to habitat loss and decline across much of its range.