American Crow vs Eurasian Magpie

Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado com Pica pica

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo American Crow Eurasian Magpie
Nome científico Corvus brachyrhynchos Pica pica
Ordem Passeriformes Passeriformes
Família Corvidae Corvidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento 45,0 cm (17.7 in) 46,0 cm (18.1 in)
Envergadura 99,0 cm (39.0 in) 56,0 cm (22.0 in)
Peso 450,0 g (15.87 oz) 220,0 g (7.76 oz)
Dieta Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval.
Tamanho da postura 3-7 2-8
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Crow 45,0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 46,0 cm
Envergadura
American Crow 99,0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56,0 cm
Peso
American Crow 450,0 g
Eurasian Magpie 220,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Nenhum

American Crow only

Eurasian Magpie only

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American Crow

Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.

Eurasian Magpie

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

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Song & Call Comparison

American Crow

Canto

Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.

Eurasian Magpie

Canto

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

American Crow

North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.

Eurasian Magpie

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

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Estado de conservação

Least Concern

American Crow

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Crow

Plumagem

All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.

Bico

Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's

Eurasian Magpie

Plumagem

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.

Bico

Strong, straight black bill

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About These Birds

American Crow

O Corvo-americano (Corvus brachyrhynchos) é um dos corvos mais reconhecíveis e inteligentes da América do Norte, pertencente à família Corvidae. Amplamente distribuído por toda a América do Norte, habita uma grande variedade de habitats, incluindo florestas, campos agrícolas, subúrbios e centros urbanos. Mede aproximadamente 40-53 cm e pesa entre 300-600 g. A plumagem é completamente preta com reflexos iridescentes. Onívoro altamente adaptável, alimenta-se de insetos, frutos, carrion, lixo e praticamente qualquer material comestível disponível. Exibe comportamento social complexo, incluindo vida …

Eurasian Magpie

The Eurasian magpie is one of the most intelligent animals on Earth and the first non-mammal demonstrated to recognize itself in a mirror. These bold corvids build elaborate domed nests of sticks and have a well-known attraction to shiny objects, though this reputation may be exaggerated.

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