Eurasian Magpie vs Yellow-billed Blue Magpie

Pica pica comparé à Urocissa flavirostris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Eurasian Magpie Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
Nom scientifique Pica pica Urocissa flavirostris
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) 37,0 cm (14.6 in)
Poids 220,0 g (7.76 oz) 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz)
Régime alimentaire Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. --
Taille de la couvée 2-8 3-4
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Magpie 46,0 cm
Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
Envergure
Eurasian Magpie 56,0 cm
Yellow-billed Blue Magpie 37,0 cm
Poids
Eurasian Magpie 220,0 g
Yellow-billed Blue Magpie 154,33333333333334 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Eurasian Magpie only

Aucun(e)

Yellow-billed Blue 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.

Yellow-billed Blue Magpie

Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Magpie

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

Yellow-billed Blue Magpie

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

Least Concern

Yellow-billed Blue 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 Blue 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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