Purple-backed Starling vs Singing Starling
Agropsar sturninus compared with Aplonis cantoroides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Purple-backed Starling | Singing Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agropsar sturninus | Aplonis cantoroides |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 19.5 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | 74.85 g (2.64 oz) | 57.4 g (2.02 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Purple-backed Starling
Least Concern
Singing Starling
About These Birds
Purple-backed Starling
The Purple-backed Starling, <em>Agropsar sturninus</em>, is a member of the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas, breeding in northeastern Asia and wintering in Southeast Asia. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is associated with forest habitats, including open woodlands and forest edges across its breeding range in northeastern China, the Korean Peninsula, and adjacent areas, wintering in Borneo, the Philippines, and nearby islands. The Purple-backed Starling holds a conservation status …