Purplish Jay vs Eurasian Magpie

Cyanocorax cyanomelas comparado com Pica pica

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Purplish Jay Eurasian Magpie
Nome científico Cyanocorax cyanomelas Pica pica
Ordem Passeriformes Passeriformes
Família Corvidae Corvidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento 46,0 cm (18.1 in)
Envergadura 37,5 cm (14.8 in) 56,0 cm (22.0 in)
Peso 201,5 g (7.11 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 2-6 2-8
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Purplish Jay
Eurasian Magpie 46,0 cm
Envergadura
Purplish Jay 37,5 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56,0 cm
Peso
Purplish Jay 201,5 g
Eurasian Magpie 220,0 g

Song & Call Comparison

Purplish Jay

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.

Geographic Range & Migration

Purplish Jay

Eurasian Magpie

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

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Purplish Jay

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

How to Tell Them Apart

Purplish Jay

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

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.

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