Common Raven vs Eurasian Magpie
Corvus corax 对比 Pica pica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Raven | Eurasian Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Corvus corax | Pica pica |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 63.0 cm (24.8 in) | 46.0 cm (18.1 in) |
| 翼展 | 130.0 cm (51.2 in) | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) |
| 体重 | 1200.0 g (42.33 oz) | 220.0 g (7.76 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous and opportunistic — carrion, small animals, insects, eggs, grain, fruit, and human refuse. Among … | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. |
| 产卵数 | 1-8 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Raven
Diverse habitats from Arctic tundra to deserts, mountains, forests, and coastlines. Avoids dense urban areas but thrives near human activity.
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Raven
Highly varied: deep resonant 'kraa-kraa-kraa', hollow 'tok-tok', liquid 'klonk', and wing-whooshing. Among the most intelligent corvid callers; uses calls contextually in groups.
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
Common Raven
Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The most widely distributed corvid.
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
保护状况
Common Raven
Eurasian Magpie
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Raven
All black with a glossy purplish-blue iridescent sheen. Shaggy throat hackles, long wedge-shaped tail, and large robust build distinguish it from crows.
Large, powerful, curved black bill
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
Common Raven
渡鸦（Corvus corax）— 广泛分布于北半球的最大雀形目鸟类。以高度智慧著称，能使用工具并解决问题。
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。