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Black-collared Starling

Gracupica nigricollis

Least Concern
Envergadura
31,6 cm
Peso
157,66666666666666 g
Familia
Sturnidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (estorninos y miná), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.6 cm and a weight of 157.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Envergadura 31,6 cm 12.4 in
Peso 157,66666666666666 g 5.56 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Tamaño de la puesta

3-5

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Sturnidae (Estorninos y Miná)
Genus Gracupica
Especies Gracupica nigricollis

Distribution

Black-collared Starling has been recorded in 6 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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