American Crow vs Eurasian Magpie
Corvus brachyrhynchos 对比 Pica pica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | American Crow | Eurasian Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Pica pica |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) | 46.0 cm (18.1 in) |
| 翼展 | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) |
| 体重 | 450.0 g (15.87 oz) | 220.0 g (7.76 oz) |
| 食性 | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. |
| 产卵数 | 3-7 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Song & Call Comparison
American Crow
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.
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
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
保护状况
American Crow
Eurasian Magpie
How to Tell Them Apart
American Crow
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
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
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。
Eurasian Magpie
第一种在镜中认出自己的非哺乳动物。大胆的鸦科鸟类。筑造精致的有顶巢穴。