Pingüino Africano vs Estornino Pinto

Spheniscus demersus comparado con Sturnus vulgaris

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Pingüino Africano Estornino Pinto
Nombre científico Spheniscus demersus Sturnus vulgaris
Orden Sphenisciformes Passeriformes
Familia Spheniscidae Sturnidae
Estado de conservación Endangered Least Concern
Longitud 60,0 cm (23.6 in) 21,5 cm (8.5 in)
Envergadura 42,0 cm (16.5 in) 37,0 cm (14.6 in)
Peso 3100,0 g (109.35 oz) 78,0 g (2.75 oz)
Dieta Small schooling fish, especially sardines and anchovies. Forages within 40 km of the colony, diving … Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open …
Tamaño de la puesta 2 4-7
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Pingüino Africano 60,0 cm
Estornino Pinto 21,5 cm
Envergadura
Pingüino Africano 42,0 cm
Estornino Pinto 37,0 cm
Peso
Pingüino Africano 3100,0 g
Estornino Pinto 78,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Pingüino Africano only

Ninguno

Estornino Pinto only

Pingüino Africano

Rocky coastlines and offshore islands of southern Africa. Nests in burrows, under boulders, or in surface scrapes.

Estornino Pinto

Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.

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Song & Call Comparison

Pingüino Africano

Canto

A loud, donkey-like braying 'waaah-waaah' — hence its nickname 'jackass penguin'. Also gives softer grunts and contact calls at the colony. Highly vocal on breeding beaches.

Estornino Pinto

Canto

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Pingüino Africano

Coastal southwestern Africa from Namibia to Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The only penguin species breeding in Africa.

Estornino Pinto

Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Estado de conservación

Endangered

Pingüino Africano

Least Concern

Estornino Pinto

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How to Tell Them Apart

Pingüino Africano

Plumaje

Black upperparts and white underparts with a distinctive black horseshoe-shaped band across the breast. Pink patches of bare skin above the eyes help with thermoregulation.

Pico

Sturdy, pointed, black bill with a grey band near the tip

Estornino Pinto

Plumaje

Glossy black plumage with iridescent purple and green sheen in breeding season. Winter plumage shows white spotting. Short tail and pointed wings in flight.

Pico

Long, pointed bill — yellow in breeding season, dark in winter

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About These Birds

Pingüino Africano

El pingüino africano (Spheniscus demersus) es el único pingüino nidificante en África, con colonias en las costas sudafricanas y namibianas. Los adultos tienen una banda negra en herradura y manchas negras en el pecho. Considerada especie En Peligro por el colapso de los bancos de peces y la contaminación por petróleo. Familia Spheniscidae.

Estornino Pinto

Estornino pinto (Sturnus vulgaris) — Pájaro negro con brillos verdes y purpúreos e incontables motas blancas en invierno. Hábil imitador de otros sonidos. Forma enormes bandadas ('murmurations') en otoño e invierno. Natural de Eurasia, introducido en América, Australia y Nueva Zelanda.

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