Azure Jay vs Eurasian Magpie

Cyanocorax coeruleus 比較対象 Pica pica

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Azure Jay Eurasian Magpie
学名 Cyanocorax coeruleus Pica pica
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Corvidae Corvidae
保全状況 Near Threatened Least Concern
体長 46.0 cm (18.1 in)
翼開長 39.1 cm (15.4 in) 56.0 cm (22.0 in)
体重 272.0 g (9.59 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 4 2-8
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Azure Jay
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
翼開長
Azure Jay 39.1 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
体重
Azure Jay 272.0 g
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

Azure Jay only

Eurasian Magpie only

None

Eurasian Magpie

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

Song & Call Comparison

Azure Jay

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.

Geographic Range & Migration

Azure Jay

Eurasian Magpie

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

保全状況

Near Threatened

Azure Jay

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

How to Tell Them Apart

Azure Jay

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

About These Birds

Azure Jay

The Azure Jay is a Near Threatened corvid endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and Argentina, weighing about 272g with a wingspan of 39.1cm. It is one of the largest and most striking blue jays, with uniformly vivid azure plumage. It lives in small social groups and feeds on fruit, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.

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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