Star vs Haussperling
Sturnus vulgaris verglichen mit Passer domesticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Star | Haussperling |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Sturnus vulgaris | Passer domesticus |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Sturnidae | Passeridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) |
| Ernährung | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … | Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps … |
| Gelegegröße | 4-7 | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Star
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Haussperling
Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.
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.
Haussperling
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Star
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Haussperling
Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed wild bird.
Erhaltungsstatus
Star
Haussperling
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
Haussperling
Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.
Short, stout, conical bill — black in breeding males, yellowish in non-breeding
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.
Haussperling
Der Haussperling ist vermutlich der weltweit erfolgreichste Vogel im Zusammenleben mit dem Menschen. 1851 in New York eingeführt, verbreitete er sich innerhalb weniger Jahrzehnte über ganz Nordamerika. Trotz seiner weltweiten Häufigkeit sind die Bestände des Haussperlings in Teilen Westeuropas deutlich zurückgegangen.