Eurasian Magpie vs European Goldfinch
Pica pica 比較対象 Carduelis carduelis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Eurasian Magpie | European Goldfinch |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Pica pica | Carduelis carduelis |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Corvidae | Fringillidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 46.0 cm (18.1 in) | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) |
| 翼開長 | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) |
| 体重 | 220.0 g (7.76 oz) | 16.0 g (0.56 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-8 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
共通生息地
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Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
European Goldfinch
Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields with seed-bearing plants. Common at garden bird feeders.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
European Goldfinch
A liquid, tinkling 'swit-swit-swit' in flight and a melodic twittering song. Flocks produce a bright jingling chorus. Male song is a sweet repetitive warble incorporating the flight call.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
European Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
保全状況
Eurasian Magpie
European Goldfinch
How to Tell Them Apart
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
European Goldfinch
Crimson red face with white cheeks and a black crown. Sandy-brown back with a bright yellow wing bar visible in flight. Black and white tail.
Slender, pointed, ivory-pink bill adapted for extracting seeds from thistles
About These Birds
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。
European Goldfinch
ルネサンス絵画に頻繁に描かれたヒワで、「チャーム」（魅力）と呼ばれる群れを形成する。