Black-collared Starling vs African Pied Starling
Gracupica nigricollis compared with Lamprotornis bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Starling | African Pied Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gracupica nigricollis | Lamprotornis bicolor |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.6 cm (12.4 in) | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) |
| Weight | 157.66666666666666 g (5.56 oz) | 101.66666666666667 g (3.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-collared Starling only
African Pied Starling only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-collared Starling
Least Concern
African Pied Starling
About These Birds
Black-collared Starling
The Black-collared Starling is a large, boldly patterned starling of South and Southeast Asian open habitats, with white head, grey and white body, and a broad black collar. It ranges from Nepal and eastern India through Myanmar and southern China to Sumatra and Borneo, inhabiting open fields, forest edges, and urban areas. It feeds on insects, earthworms, fruits, and grain.
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.