Purple-backed Starling vs Estornino Pinto
Agropsar sturninus comparado con Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Purple-backed Starling | Estornino Pinto |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Agropsar sturninus | Sturnus vulgaris |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) |
| Peso | 74,85 g (2.64 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
Purple-backed 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
Purple-backed 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
Purple-backed Starling
Estornino Pinto
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Estado de conservación
Purple-backed Starling
Estornino Pinto
How to Tell Them Apart
Purple-backed 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
Purple-backed Starling
The Purple-backed Starling, <em>Agropsar sturninus</em>, is a member of the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas, breeding in northeastern Asia and wintering in Southeast Asia. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is associated with forest habitats, including open woodlands and forest edges across its breeding range in northeastern China, the Korean Peninsula, and adjacent areas, wintering in Borneo, the Philippines, and nearby islands. The Purple-backed Starling holds a conservation status …
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.