Arctic Tern vs Eurasian Magpie

Sterna paradisaea เปรียบเทียบกับ Pica pica

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Side-by-Side Comparison

คุณสมบัติ Arctic Tern Eurasian Magpie
ชื่อวิทยาศาสตร์ Sterna paradisaea Pica pica
อันดับ Charadriiformes Passeriformes
วงศ์ตระกูล Laridae Corvidae
สถานะการอนุรักษ์ Least Concern Least Concern
ความยาว 34.0 cm (13.4 in) 46.0 cm (18.1 in)
กว้างปีก 80.0 cm (31.5 in) 56.0 cm (22.0 in)
น้ำหนัก 110.0 g (3.88 oz) 220.0 g (7.76 oz)
อาหาร Small fish and crustaceans caught by plunge-diving from the air. Hovers briefly before diving. Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval.
จำนวนไข่ 2-3 2-8
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Arctic Tern 34.0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
กว้างปีก
Arctic Tern 80.0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
น้ำหนัก
Arctic Tern 110.0 g
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

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Arctic Tern

Breeds on coastal and tundra habitats. Spends most of its life at sea over the open ocean. Nests in colonies on beaches and rocky shores.

Eurasian Magpie

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Arctic Tern

เสียงร้อง

A sharp, grating 'kree-yah' alarm call. Also gives 'kik-kik-kik' near the nest. Highly aggressive vocally during the Arctic breeding season. Calls are harsh and insistent.

Eurasian Magpie

เสียงร้อง

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

Arctic Tern

Breeds in the Arctic and sub-Arctic. Migrates to the Antarctic, experiencing two summers per year. Found on every ocean.

Eurasian Magpie

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

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สถานะการอนุรักษ์

Least Concern

Arctic Tern

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

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How to Tell Them Apart

Arctic Tern

ขนนก

Pale grey upperparts, white underparts with a black cap. Blood-red bill and short red legs. Deeply forked tail streamers. Winter adults lose the full black cap.

ปาก

Slender, pointed, bright red bill

Eurasian Magpie

ขนนก

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.

ปาก

Strong, straight black bill

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About These Birds

Arctic Tern

The Arctic tern holds the record for the longest known migration of any animal, traveling roughly 70,000 km annually from Arctic to Antarctic and back. Over its 30-year lifespan, it may fly the equivalent of three round trips to the Moon. This remarkable bird experiences more daylight than any other creature on Earth.

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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