Eurasian Magpie vs Eurasian Jay

Pica pica 比較対象 Garrulus glandarius

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Eurasian Magpie Eurasian Jay
学名 Pica pica Garrulus glandarius
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Corvidae Corvidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長 46.0 cm (18.1 in)
翼開長 56.0 cm (22.0 in) 36.2 cm (14.3 in)
体重 220.0 g (7.76 oz) 161.33333333333334 g (5.69 oz)
食性 Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. --
一腹卵数 2-8 3-10
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
Eurasian Jay
翼開長
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
Eurasian Jay 36.2 cm
体重
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g
Eurasian Jay 161.33333333333334 g

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

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Eurasian Jay only

Eurasian Magpie

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

Song & Call Comparison

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.

Eurasian Jay

Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Magpie

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

Eurasian Jay

保全状況

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

Least Concern

Eurasian Jay

How to Tell Them Apart

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

Eurasian Jay

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。

Eurasian Jay

ヨーロッパからアジアにかけての森林に広く分布するカラスの仲間(体長32〜35cm)。ピンク褐色の体に黒・白・青のモザイク模様の翼が美しい。Garrulus glandarius(カケス)はドングリを冬のために埋めて貯蔵する行動が有名で、埋めたドングリを忘れることによって森林更新に貢献する。日本のカケスは亜種として生息。Corvidae科。

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