Eurasian Magpie vs Hawfinch
Pica pica 比較対象 Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Eurasian Magpie | Hawfinch |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Pica pica | Coccothraustes coccothraustes |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Corvidae | Fringillidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 46.0 cm (18.1 in) | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) |
| 翼開長 | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) |
| 体重 | 220.0 g (7.76 oz) | 55.0 g (1.94 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-8 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Hawfinch
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
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.
Hawfinch
A sharp, metallic 'tsick' call — the primary vocalization and often all that's heard. Song is a thin, reedy warble. Generally inconspicuous vocally despite its striking appearance.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
Hawfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
保全状況
Eurasian Magpie
Hawfinch
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
Hawfinch
Orange-brown head with a black bib and eye stripe. Warm brown back, grey nape, and broad white wing bar. Massive head and bill give a top-heavy appearance.
Enormously powerful, conical, pale bill capable of cracking cherry and olive stones
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。
Hawfinch
シメはヨーロッパの鳥の中で体の大きさに対して最も強力なくちばしを持ち、27〜43 kgの力でサクランボの種を割ることができる。その特徴的な外見にもかかわらず、著名なほど恥ずかしがり屋で観察が難しい。種割り時に発生する巨大な力を吸収するための頭骨の特殊な適応を持つ。