American Crow vs Silvery-throated Jay

Corvus brachyrhynchos 对比 Cyanolyca argentigula

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 American Crow Silvery-throated Jay
学名 Corvus brachyrhynchos Cyanolyca argentigula
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Corvidae Corvidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长 45.0 cm (17.7 in)
翼展 99.0 cm (39.0 in) 23.7 cm (9.3 in)
体重 450.0 g (15.87 oz) 200.0 g (7.05 oz)
食性 Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … --
产卵数 3-7 --
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Crow 45.0 cm
Silvery-throated Jay
翼展
American Crow 99.0 cm
Silvery-throated Jay 23.7 cm
体重
American Crow 450.0 g
Silvery-throated Jay 200.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

American Crow only

Silvery-throated Jay only

American Crow

Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.

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Song & Call Comparison

American Crow

鸣唱

Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.

Silvery-throated Jay

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Geographic Range & Migration

American Crow

North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.

Silvery-throated Jay

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保护状况

Least Concern

American Crow

Least Concern

Silvery-throated Jay

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Crow

羽毛

All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.

Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's

Silvery-throated Jay

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About These Birds

American Crow

美洲乌鸦(学名Corvus brachyrhynchos)是北美最常见、最广为人知的智慧鸟类之一。研究表明乌鸦能记住人脸,并在鸟类中表现出最高水平的工具使用能力。体全黑,成群活动。属鸦科(Corvidae),杂食性,高度适应人类环境。

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