Common Nightingale vs Eurasian Magpie

Luscinia megarhynchos 比較対象 Pica pica

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Common Nightingale Eurasian Magpie
学名 Luscinia megarhynchos Pica pica
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Muscicapidae Corvidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長 16.5 cm (6.5 in) 46.0 cm (18.1 in)
翼開長 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 56.0 cm (22.0 in)
体重 21.0 g (0.74 oz) 220.0 g (7.76 oz)
食性 Insects and larvae, supplemented with berries in autumn. Forages on or near the ground in … Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval.
一腹卵数 4-5 2-8
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Common Nightingale 16.5 cm
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
翼開長
Common Nightingale 25.0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
体重
Common Nightingale 21.0 g
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

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Common Nightingale

Dense thickets, scrub, and undergrowth in deciduous woodland. Prefers areas with thick ground cover near water.

Eurasian Magpie

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Common Nightingale

さえずり

Considered Europe's finest songster: an extraordinarily rich, loud, flute-like melody of bubbling trills, slow whistles, and a distinctive crescendo 'lu-lu-lu'. Sings day and night.

Eurasian Magpie

さえずり

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Common Nightingale

Breeds in Europe and western Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa. A long-distance migrant crossing the Sahara.

Eurasian Magpie

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

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保全状況

Least Concern

Common Nightingale

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

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How to Tell Them Apart

Common Nightingale

羽毛

Plain warm brown upperparts with a rufous-chestnut tail. Pale greyish-white underparts. Unremarkable appearance belies its remarkable voice.

くちばし

Thin, pointed, dark brown bill

Eurasian Magpie

羽毛

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.

くちばし

Strong, straight black bill

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About These Birds

Common Nightingale

サヨナキドリ(Luscinia megarhynchos)— ヨーロッパ・中央アジアに分布し、アフリカで越冬する。夜間にも聴こえる複雑で豊かな歌声で知られる。

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。

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