Star vs Wattled Starling
Sturnus vulgaris verglichen mit Creatophora cinerea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Star | Wattled Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Sturnus vulgaris | Creatophora cinerea |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) | 23,6 cm (9.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) | 72,0 g (2.54 oz) |
| Ernährung | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 4-7 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Star
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
Star
A complex mimic: rattles, whistles, clicks, and squeaks mixed with imitations of other birds. Song is a continuous medley. Also gives harsh 'scheer' alarm and chattering.
Wattled Starling
Geographic Range & Migration
Star
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Wattled Starling
Erhaltungsstatus
Star
Wattled Starling
How to Tell Them Apart
Star
Glossy black plumage with iridescent purple and green sheen in breeding season. Winter plumage shows white spotting. Short tail and pointed wings in flight.
Long, pointed bill — yellow in breeding season, dark in winter
Wattled Starling
About These Birds
Star
Der Star ist berühmt für seine Schwarmflüge – riesige, wirbelnde Verbände aus Tausenden Vögeln, die am winterlichen Himmel faszinierende Muster bilden. Als geschickter Imitator kann er andere Vogelrufe, Autoalarmanlagen und Handy-Klingeltöne nachahmen. In Nordamerika wurde er von einer Gruppe eingeführt, die jeden von Shakespeare erwähnten Vogel dort ansiedeln wollte.