Purplish-backed Jay vs Eurasian Magpie
Cyanocorax beecheii comparado com Pica pica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Purplish-backed Jay | Eurasian Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Cyanocorax beecheii | Pica pica |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 34,2 cm (13.5 in) | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) |
| Peso | 193,76666666666665 g (6.83 oz) | 220,0 g (7.76 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-6 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
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Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Song & Call Comparison
Purplish-backed Jay
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Purplish-backed Jay
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
Estado de conservação
Purplish-backed Jay
Eurasian Magpie
How to Tell Them Apart
Purplish-backed Jay
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
About These Birds
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.