Chestnut-cheeked Starling vs Estornino Pinto

Agropsar philippensis comparado con Sturnus vulgaris

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Chestnut-cheeked Starling Estornino Pinto
Nombre científico Agropsar philippensis Sturnus vulgaris
Orden Passeriformes Passeriformes
Familia Sturnidae Sturnidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud 21,5 cm (8.5 in)
Envergadura 21,0 cm (8.3 in) 37,0 cm (14.6 in)
Peso 39,4 g (1.39 oz) 78,0 g (2.75 oz)
Dieta -- Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open …
Tamaño de la puesta 3-7 4-7
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
Estornino Pinto 21,5 cm
Envergadura
Chestnut-cheeked Starling 21,0 cm
Estornino Pinto 37,0 cm
Peso
Chestnut-cheeked Starling 39,4 g
Estornino Pinto 78,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Ninguno

Chestnut-cheeked Starling only

Estornino Pinto only

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

Chestnut-cheeked Starling

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

Chestnut-cheeked Starling

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

Least Concern

Chestnut-cheeked Starling

Least Concern

Estornino Pinto

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How to Tell Them Apart

Chestnut-cheeked Starling

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

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 …

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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