Eurasian Magpie vs Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Pica pica comparé à Cicinnurus respublica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Eurasian Magpie | Wilson's Bird-of-paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pica pica | Cicinnurus respublica |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Corvidae | Paradisaeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Envergure | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) | 19,0 cm (7.5 in) |
| Poids | 220,0 g (7.76 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. | Fruit and insects gleaned from the forest canopy and subcanopy. Particularly favors figs. |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-8 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Lowland and hill forests on the small islands of Waigeo and Batanta in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia.
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.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Male gives a harsh, nasal 'waah' or 'eeah' from display perch. Song is poorly documented in wild. Also produces mechanical rattling wing sounds during display flights.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Endemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta off the northwestern tip of New Guinea, Indonesia.
Statut de conservation
Eurasian Magpie
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
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
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Males have a brilliant red back, yellow nape, turquoise blue bare crown, and green breast shield. Violet-blue curled tail wires. Females are brownish with bare blue crown.
Short, slightly curved greyish 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.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Wilson's bird-of-paradise is one of the most extraordinarily colored birds on Earth. Males meticulously clear a patch of forest floor as a display court, removing every leaf and twig. The species was virtually unknown to science until the late 20th century due to its restricted island range.