Abbott's Starling vs White-cheeked Starling

Arizelopsar femoralis compared with Spodiopsar cineraceus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abbott's Starling White-cheeked Starling
Scientific Name Arizelopsar femoralis Spodiopsar cineraceus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Sturnidae Sturnidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 25.5 cm (10.0 in)
Weight 81.5 g (2.87 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-10
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abbott's Starling only

None

White-cheeked Starling only

Conservation Status

Endangered

Abbott's Starling

Least Concern

White-cheeked Starling

About These Birds

Abbott's Starling

Abbott's Starling is an endangered starling found in highland forests of Kenya and Tanzania. It is rare and poorly known, threatened by ongoing habitat loss across its restricted range.

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