Violet-backed Starling vs African Pied Starling
Cinnyricinclus leucogaster compared with Lamprotornis bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Violet-backed Starling | African Pied Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cinnyricinclus leucogaster | Lamprotornis bicolor |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) |
| Weight | 46.53333333333333 g (1.64 oz) | 101.66666666666667 g (3.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Violet-backed Starling only
African Pied Starling only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Violet-backed Starling
Least Concern
African Pied Starling
About These Birds
African Pied Starling
The African Pied Starling is a bold black-and-white starling weighing around 100 g with a wingspan near 22 cm. It is a highly social bird of open grasslands and farmlands in southern Africa, often seen foraging in noisy flocks.