Chestnut-cheeked Starling vs Estornino Pinto
Agropsar philippensis comparado con Sturnus vulgaris
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 | — | — |
Size Comparison
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.
Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
Estornino Pinto
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.
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.
Estado de conservación
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
Estornino Pinto
How to Tell Them Apart
Chestnut-cheeked Starling
Estornino Pinto
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
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.