Barn Swallow vs Eurasian Magpie
Hirundo rustica 比較対象 Pica pica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Barn Swallow | Eurasian Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Hirundo rustica | Pica pica |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Hirundinidae | Corvidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) | 46.0 cm (18.1 in) |
| 翼開長 | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) |
| 体重 | 19.0 g (0.67 oz) | 220.0 g (7.76 oz) |
| 食性 | Aerial insects caught in continuous agile flight, including flies, beetles, moths, and aphids. Drinks by … | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-7 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Barn Swallow
Open farmland, meadows, and areas near water. Nests almost exclusively in human-made structures such as barns, bridges, and eaves.
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Song & Call Comparison
Barn Swallow
A rapid, twittering song: a long stream of 'vit-vit-vit' and rolling chirps. Also gives a sharp 'vit' flight call. Song can last many minutes without pause. Musical and liquid.
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Barn Swallow
Breeds across the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters in South America, Africa, and South Asia.
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
保全状況
Barn Swallow
Eurasian Magpie
How to Tell Them Apart
Barn Swallow
Metallic blue-black upperparts, rufous forehead and throat, and pale buff to rufous underparts. Deeply forked tail with elongated outer streamers.
Short, wide, flat black bill adapted for catching insects in flight
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
About These Birds
Barn Swallow
ツバメは世界で最も広く分布するツバメ科の種で、スズメ目の中でも最長の渡りを行うもののひとつ。北半球全体にわたってその到来が春の訪れを告げ、古代ギリシャから現代の詩に至るまで文化的な言及を生んできた。ツバメは営巣にほぼ完全に人工構造物を利用するようになっている。
Eurasian Magpie
動物で初めて鏡像認識テストに合格した非哺乳類の鳥。高い知性を持つカラス科の鳥。