Eurasian Magpie vs Large-spotted Nutcracker

Pica pica so với Nucifraga multipunctata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính Eurasian Magpie Large-spotted Nutcracker
Tên Khoa Học Pica pica Nucifraga multipunctata
Bộ Passeriformes Passeriformes
Họ Corvidae Corvidae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Least Concern Least Concern
Chiều Dài 46,0 cm (18.1 in)
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 56,0 cm (22.0 in) 41,2 cm (16.2 in)
Khối Lượng 220,0 g (7.76 oz) 170,83333333333334 g (6.03 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. --
Số Trứng 2-8 3-4
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Magpie 46,0 cm
Large-spotted Nutcracker
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
Eurasian Magpie 56,0 cm
Large-spotted Nutcracker 41,2 cm
Khối Lượng
Eurasian Magpie 220,0 g
Large-spotted Nutcracker 170,83333333333334 g

Habitat Comparison

Môi Trường Sống Chung

Không

Eurasian Magpie only

Không

Large-spotted Nutcracker only

Eurasian Magpie

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

Song & Call Comparison

Eurasian Magpie

Tiếng Hót

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.

Large-spotted Nutcracker

Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Magpie

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

Large-spotted Nutcracker

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

Least Concern

Large-spotted Nutcracker

How to Tell Them Apart

Eurasian Magpie

Bộ Lông

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.

Mỏ

Strong, straight black bill

Large-spotted Nutcracker

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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