Chestnut-cheeked Starling vs Purple-chinned Starling

Agropsar philippensis compared with Aplonis circumscripta

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Chestnut-cheeked Starling Purple-chinned Starling
Scientific Name Agropsar philippensis Aplonis circumscripta
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Sturnidae Sturnidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 21.0 cm (8.3 in) 21.1 cm (8.3 in)
Weight 39.4 g (1.39 oz) 56.5 g (1.99 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-7 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Chestnut-cheeked Starling only

None

Purple-chinned Starling only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Chestnut-cheeked Starling

Near Threatened

Purple-chinned Starling

About These Birds

Chestnut-cheeked Starling

The Chestnut-cheeked Starling, <em>Agropsar philippensis</em>, belongs to the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas, and breeds in eastern Asia before undertaking seasonal migrations. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species inhabits forest environments, including deciduous and mixed forests, and winters across parts of Southeast Asia, including the Philippines and Borneo. The Chestnut-cheeked Starling holds a conservation status of Least Concern. Diet information is not detailed in the available data. Clutch size …

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