Estornino Pinto vs Abubilla
Sturnus vulgaris comparado con Upupa epops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Estornino Pinto | Abubilla |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Sturnus vulgaris | Upupa epops |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Familia | Sturnidae | Upupidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Envergadura | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) |
| Peso | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) | 62,0 g (2.19 oz) |
| Dieta | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … | Insects and larvae probed from the ground, especially beetle grubs, crickets, and caterpillars. Occasionally takes … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 4-7 | 2-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Estornino Pinto
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Abubilla
Open woodland, orchards, vineyards, parkland, and grassland with bare or sparsely vegetated ground for foraging.
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.
Abubilla
The eponymous call: a soft, far-carrying 'oop-oop-oop', repeated in triplets or quadruplets. Given from a hidden perch; mellow and flute-like. Contact call is a thin 'cherrr'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Estornino Pinto
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Abubilla
Europe, Asia, and Africa. Northern populations are migratory. A widespread species across the Old World.
Estado de conservación
Estornino Pinto
Abubilla
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
Abubilla
Pinkish-brown body with dramatically barred black and white wings and tail. Long, erectile, fan-shaped crest tipped with black. Undulating butterfly-like flight.
Long, thin, slightly decurved bill for probing soil
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.
Abubilla
La abubilla es una de las aves más llamativas del Viejo Mundo, con su llamativo plumaje a rayas en blanco y negro y una cresta naranja-rojiza espectacular. Mide unos 25-29 cm. Habita en zonas abiertas, bordes de bosque y jardines desde Europa hasta el sur y sureste de Asia y África. Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados que extrae del suelo con su largo pico curvo. Es el ave nacional de Israel. Su llamada característica es un 'upupup' resonante.