Asian Glossy Starling vs Common Starling
Aplonis panayensis 比較対象 Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Asian Glossy Starling | Common Starling |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aplonis panayensis | Sturnus vulgaris |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| 翼開長 | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) | 37.0 cm (14.6 in) |
| 体重 | 55.25 g (1.95 oz) | 78.0 g (2.75 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| 一腹卵数 | 3-4 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Starling
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
Asian Glossy Starling
Common Starling
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
Asian Glossy Starling
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
保全状況
Asian Glossy Starling
Common Starling
How to Tell Them Apart
Asian Glossy Starling
Common Starling
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
Asian Glossy Starling
The Asian Glossy Starling is a small, gregarious starling found in forests, mangroves, and urban areas across Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Weighing about 55g with a wingspan near 19.1cm, it has shimmering green-black plumage and a bright red eye. It moves in noisy flocks and feeds on fruit and small insects.
Common Starling
ホシムクドリ（Sturnus vulgaris）— ユーラシア原産で北米・豪州・南アフリカに移入された。金属光沢のある羽と白い斑点が特徴。巨大な群れ（マーモレーション）を形成する。