Chestnut-cheeked Starling vs Hirtenmaina
Agropsar philippensis verglichen mit Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Chestnut-cheeked Starling | Hirtenmaina |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Agropsar philippensis | Acridotheres tristis |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 39,4 g (1.39 oz) | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| Gelegegröße | 3-7 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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Chestnut-cheeked Starling only
Hirtenmaina only
Hirtenmaina
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
Hirtenmaina
A noisy, cackling chatter and melodious whistling mixed together. An accomplished mimic of other birds and sounds. Gives repeated 'mee-ow' and harsh 'quarr' alarm calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
Hirtenmaina
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Erhaltungsstatus
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
Hirtenmaina
How to Tell Them Apart
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
Hirtenmaina
Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.
Strong, slightly curved yellow bill
About These Birds
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
The Chestnut-cheeked Starling, <em>Agropsar philippensis</em>, belongs to the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas, and breeds in eastern Asia before undertaking seasonal migrations. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species inhabits forest environments, including deciduous and mixed forests, and winters across parts of Southeast Asia, including the Philippines and Borneo. The Chestnut-cheeked Starling holds a conservation status of Least Concern. Diet information is not detailed in the available data. Clutch size …
Hirtenmaina
Die Hirtenmaina wurde von der IUCN zu einer der 100 schlimmsten invasiven Arten der Welt erklärt. Ursprünglich aus Südasien stammend, wurde sie in tropische Regionen weltweit eingeführt, wo sie einheimischen Vögeln Nisthöhlen streitig macht. Trotz ihres invasiven Status ist die Hirtenmaina ein intelligenter und charismatischer Vogel, der menschliche Sprache nachahmen kann.