African Pied Starling vs Magpie Starling
Lamprotornis bicolor compared with Speculipastor bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Pied Starling | Magpie Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprotornis bicolor | Speculipastor bicolor |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) |
| Weight | 101.66666666666667 g (3.59 oz) | 64.25 g (2.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
African Pied Starling only
Magpie Starling only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Pied Starling
Least Concern
Magpie 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.