Eurasian Magpie vs Black-headed Jay

Pica pica 对比 Garrulus lanceolatus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Eurasian Magpie Black-headed Jay
学名 Pica pica Garrulus lanceolatus
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Corvidae Corvidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长 46.0 cm (18.1 in)
翼展 56.0 cm (22.0 in) 30.5 cm (12.0 in)
体重 220.0 g (7.76 oz) 94.75 g (3.34 oz)
食性 Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. --
产卵数 2-8 3-5
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
Black-headed Jay
翼展
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
Black-headed Jay 30.5 cm
体重
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g
Black-headed Jay 94.75 g
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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Eurasian Magpie only

Black-headed Jay only

Eurasian Magpie

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Eurasian Magpie

鸣唱

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.

Black-headed Jay

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Geographic Range & Migration

Eurasian Magpie

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

Black-headed Jay

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保护状况

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

Least Concern

Black-headed Jay

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How to Tell Them Apart

Eurasian Magpie

羽毛

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

Black-headed Jay

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About These Birds

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。

Black-headed Jay

The Black-headed Jay is a medium-sized, boldly patterned jay with a black head and face, gray body, and bright blue-and-white wing markings. It inhabits coniferous and mixed forests of the Himalayas from northern Pakistan through India to Bhutan, typically at elevations between 1,500 and 3,500 meters. It feeds on acorns, seeds, insects, and small vertebrates, and is known to cache food for winter.

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