Eurasian Magpie vs Large-spotted Nutcracker

Pica pica 对比 Nucifraga multipunctata

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Eurasian Magpie Large-spotted Nutcracker
学名 Pica pica Nucifraga multipunctata
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) 41.2 cm (16.2 in)
体重 220.0 g (7.76 oz) 170.83333333333334 g (6.03 oz)
食性 Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. --
产卵数 2-8 3-4
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
Large-spotted Nutcracker
翼展
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
Large-spotted Nutcracker 41.2 cm
体重
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g
Large-spotted Nutcracker 170.83333333333334 g

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Eurasian Magpie only

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

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.

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

保护状况

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

Least Concern

Large-spotted Nutcracker

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

Large-spotted Nutcracker

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。

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