Eurasian Magpie vs Xinjiang Ground-jay

Pica pica 比較対象 Podoces biddulphi

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Eurasian Magpie Xinjiang Ground-jay
学名 Pica pica Podoces biddulphi
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Corvidae Corvidae
保全状況 Least Concern Near Threatened
体長 46.0 cm (18.1 in)
翼開長 56.0 cm (22.0 in) 29.7 cm (11.7 in)
体重 220.0 g (7.76 oz) 131.75 g (4.65 oz)
食性 Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. --
一腹卵数 2-8 1-3
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
Xinjiang Ground-jay
翼開長
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
Xinjiang Ground-jay 29.7 cm
体重
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g
Xinjiang Ground-jay 131.75 g

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

Eurasian Magpie only

None

Xinjiang Ground-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.

Xinjiang Ground-jay

Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Magpie

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

Xinjiang Ground-jay

保全状況

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

Near Threatened

Xinjiang Ground-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

Xinjiang Ground-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。

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