Hooded Crow vs Eurasian Magpie
Corvus cornix в сравнении с Pica pica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Hooded Crow | Eurasian Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Corvus cornix | Pica pica |
| Отряд | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Семейство | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Охранный статус | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) |
| Размах крыльев | — | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) |
| Масса | 487,5 g (17.20 oz) | 220,0 g (7.76 oz) |
| Питание | -- | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. |
| Размер кладки | 4-5 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Song & Call Comparison
Hooded Crow
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
Hooded Crow
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
Охранный статус
Hooded Crow
Eurasian Magpie
How to Tell Them Apart
Hooded Crow
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.