Singing Starling vs Black-bellied Starling
Aplonis cantoroides compared with Notopholia corusca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Singing Starling | Black-bellied Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aplonis cantoroides | Notopholia corusca |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.5 cm (7.7 in) | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 57.4 g (2.02 oz) | 57.666666666666664 g (2.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Singing Starling
Least Concern
Black-bellied Starling
About These Birds
Black-bellied Starling
The Black-bellied Starling is a glossy, medium-sized starling of East African forests and woodland edges, with males showing iridescent greenish-black plumage and a distinctive black belly. It ranges from Kenya and Tanzania south to Malawi and Zimbabwe. It forages in small flocks on fruits, berries, and invertebrates, often in the canopy or mid-level of moist forests.