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Black-collared Starling

Gracupica nigricollis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
31,6 cm
Gewicht
157,66666666666666 g
Familie
Sturnidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

Über uns

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 31,6 cm 12.4 in
Gewicht 157,66666666666666 g 5.56 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Gelegegröße

3-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Sturnidae (Stare und Beos)
Genus Gracupica
Arten Gracupica nigricollis

Distribution

Black-collared Starling has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Black-collared Starling endangered?
The Black-collared Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-collared Starling?
The Black-collared Starling has a wingspan of 31.6 cm, weight of 157.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Black-collared Starling belong to?
The Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.

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