Common Starling vs House Sparrow
Sturnus vulgaris 比較対象 Passer domesticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Starling | House Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Sturnus vulgaris | Passer domesticus |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Passeridae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 翼開長 | 37.0 cm (14.6 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 78.0 g (2.75 oz) | 30.0 g (1.06 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … | Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps … |
| 一腹卵数 | 4-7 | 1-8 |
| 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.
House Sparrow
Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
House Sparrow
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
House Sparrow
Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed wild bird.
保全状況
Common Starling
House Sparrow
How to Tell Them Apart
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
House Sparrow
Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.
Short, stout, conical bill — black in breeding males, yellowish in non-breeding
About These Birds
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。
House Sparrow
スズメは人間の居住地に最も密接に関連する鳥の一つで、世界で最も広く分布する鳥種の一つ。原産地はヨーロッパ・アジアだが、人間とともに世界中に持ち込まれた。