Eurasian Magpie vs ヘビクイワシ
Pica pica 比較対象 Sagittarius serpentarius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Eurasian Magpie | ヘビクイワシ |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Pica pica | Sagittarius serpentarius |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Accipitriformes |
| 科 | Corvidae | Sagittariidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Endangered |
| 体長 | 46.0 cm (18.1 in) | 130.0 cm (51.2 in) |
| 翼開長 | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) | 210.0 cm (82.7 in) |
| 体重 | 220.0 g (7.76 oz) | 3700.0 g (130.51 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. | Snakes, lizards, small mammals, and large insects. Hunts on foot, stomping prey to death with … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-8 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
ヘビクイワシ
Open grasslands, savannas, and light woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Avoids dense forests and very arid regions.
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.
ヘビクイワシ
A surprisingly deep, resonant croaking 'kowrr-kowrr' often heard at dawn on African savannas. Also gives pig-like grunting sounds. Mostly silent compared to true songbirds.
Geographic Range & Migration
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
ヘビクイワシ
Sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal and Somalia south to South Africa. Resident throughout its range.
保全状況
Eurasian Magpie
ヘビクイワシ
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
ヘビクイワシ
Grey body plumage with black flight feathers and thigh feathers. Distinctive long black crest feathers trail from the back of the head. Orange-red bare facial skin.
Short, strong, hooked greyish bill with a yellowish cere
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。
ヘビクイワシ
The secretary bird is the only raptor that hunts primarily on foot, striding through grasslands on crane-like legs up to 1.2 meters tall. Its name may derive from the crest feathers resembling quill pens tucked behind a secretary's ear. The species is classified as Endangered due to habitat loss and decline across much of its range.