Madagascar Starling vs African Pied Starling
Hartlaubius auratus compared with Lamprotornis bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Starling | African Pied Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hartlaubius auratus | Lamprotornis bicolor |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) |
| Weight | 40.5 g (1.43 oz) | 101.66666666666667 g (3.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Madagascar Starling only
African Pied Starling only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar 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.