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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性	Cape Crow	Eurasian Magpie
学名	Corvus capensis	Pica pica
目	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
科	Corvidae	Corvidae
保全状況	Least Concern	Least Concern
体長	—	46.0 cm (18.1 in)
翼開長	64.4 cm (25.4 in)	56.0 cm (22.0 in)
体重	581.2 g (20.50 oz)	220.0 g (7.76 oz)
食性	--	Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval.
一腹卵数	1-6	2-8
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Cape Crow —

Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm

翼開長

Cape Crow 64.4 cm

Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm

体重

Cape Crow 581.2 g

Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g

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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

Cape Crow only

🌾 Grassland 🏜️ Desert

Eurasian Magpie only

None

Eurasian Magpie

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Cape Crow

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

Cape Crow

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

Cape Crow

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

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How to Tell Them Apart

Cape Crow

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

Cape Crow

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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