Estornino Pinto vs Azulejo Oriental
Sturnus vulgaris comparado con Sialia sialis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Estornino Pinto | Azulejo Oriental |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Sturnus vulgaris | Sialia sialis |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Sturnidae | Turdidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) | 17,5 cm (6.9 in) |
| Envergadura | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) | 27,0 cm (10.6 in) |
| Peso | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) | 31,0 g (1.09 oz) |
| Dieta | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … | Insects in summer, berries in winter. Hunts from low perches, dropping to the ground to … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 4-7 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Estornino Pinto only
Azulejo Oriental only
Ninguno
Estornino Pinto
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Azulejo Oriental
Open woodland, farmland edges, orchards, and parks with scattered trees and open ground. Readily uses nest boxes.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Azulejo Oriental
A rich, melodious warbled 'chur-wi, tur-a-lee' song. Both sexes sing. Call is a soft, musical 'turee'. Song is gentle and flute-like, suggesting a small thrush. Given from exposed perch.
Geographic Range & Migration
Estornino Pinto
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Azulejo Oriental
Eastern North America from southern Canada to Honduras and Nicaragua. Partially migratory.
Estado de conservación
Estornino Pinto
Azulejo Oriental
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Azulejo Oriental
Males are vivid royal blue above with a rusty-red breast and white belly. Females are grey-blue with a paler rust breast.
Short, thin, dark bill
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.
Azulejo Oriental
Azulejo oriental, 16-21 cm. Macho azul vivo en dorso, pecho castaño, vientre blanco; hembra más apagada. Habita prados, bordes de bosque y zonas rurales del este de Norteamérica. Insectívoro. Preocupación menor.