African Pied Starling vs Greater Blue-eared Starling
Lamprotornis bicolor compared with Lamprotornis chalybaeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Pied Starling | Greater Blue-eared Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprotornis bicolor | Lamprotornis chalybaeus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) | 27.5 cm (10.8 in) |
| Weight | 101.66666666666667 g (3.59 oz) | 88.33333333333333 g (3.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Pied Starling only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Pied Starling
Least Concern
Greater Blue-eared 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.