Metallic Starling vs Estornino Pinto
Aplonis metallica comparado con Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Metallic Starling | Estornino Pinto |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Aplonis metallica | Sturnus vulgaris |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Envergadura | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) |
| Peso | 56,916666666666664 g (2.01 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 | 1-4 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Metallic 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
Metallic 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
Metallic Starling
Estornino Pinto
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Estado de conservación
Metallic Starling
Estornino Pinto
How to Tell Them Apart
Metallic 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
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.