Estornino Pinto vs Lesser Blue-eared Starling
Sturnus vulgaris comparado con Lamprotornis chloropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Estornino Pinto | Lesser Blue-eared Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Sturnus vulgaris | Lamprotornis chloropterus |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) | — |
| Envergadura | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) | 23,5 cm (9.3 in) |
| Peso | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) | 64,0 g (2.26 oz) |
| Dieta | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 4-7 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Ninguno
Estornino Pinto only
Lesser Blue-eared Starling only
Estornino Pinto
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
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.
Lesser Blue-eared Starling
Geographic Range & Migration
Estornino Pinto
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Lesser Blue-eared Starling
Estado de conservación
Estornino Pinto
Lesser Blue-eared Starling
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
Lesser Blue-eared Starling
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.
Lesser Blue-eared Starling
El estornino de ala esmeralda es un estornino del África subsahariana que habita en bosques húmedos y galería forestal, y es más silencioso que sus parientes.