Purple-chinned Starling vs Red-winged Starling

Aplonis circumscripta compared with Onychognathus morio

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Purple-chinned Starling Red-winged Starling
Scientific Name Aplonis circumscripta Onychognathus morio
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Sturnidae Sturnidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 21.1 cm (8.3 in) 30.8 cm (12.1 in)
Weight 56.5 g (1.99 oz) 133.5 g (4.71 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Purple-chinned Starling only

Red-winged Starling only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Purple-chinned Starling

Least Concern

Red-winged Starling

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