Eurasian jay vs Lidth's jay
The Eurasian jay is heavier: 159.5 g against 125 g for the lidth's jay, about 28% more.
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What is the difference between a Eurasian jay and a lidth's jay?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- The Eurasian jay is heavier: 159.5 g against 125 g for the lidth's jay, about 28% more.
- Both belong to the genus Garrulus, so they are close relatives.
- Both are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Side by side
| Eurasian jay | Lidth's jay | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Garrulus glandarius | Garrulus lidthi |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Weight | 155 g – 166.1 g | 125 g |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 17 years | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest | forest |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
A scale drawing needs a recorded length for both animals; only weights are on record for this pair.
Full record: Eurasian jayFull record: Lidth's jayCompare other animals