Beautiful Jay vs Eurasian Magpie

Cyanolyca pulchra 比較対象 Pica pica

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Beautiful Jay Eurasian Magpie
学名 Cyanolyca pulchra 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 26.6 cm (10.5 in) 56.0 cm (22.0 in)
体重 97.25 g (3.43 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 2 2-8
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Beautiful Jay
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
翼開長
Beautiful Jay 26.6 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
体重
Beautiful Jay 97.25 g
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

Beautiful 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

Beautiful 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

Beautiful Jay

Eurasian Magpie

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

保全状況

Near Threatened

Beautiful Jay

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

How to Tell Them Apart

Beautiful 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

Beautiful Jay

The Beautiful Jay is a rare, near-threatened jay restricted to the humid cloud forests of the western Andes in Colombia and Ecuador. It has striking brilliant blue plumage with a black mask, and is considered one of the most attractive jays. It forages in small groups in the forest canopy and midstory, feeding on insects, fruits, 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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