Purple-backed Starling vs Common Starling
Agropsar sturninus 비교 대상 Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Purple-backed Starling | Common Starling |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Agropsar sturninus | Sturnus vulgaris |
| 목 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 과 | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | — | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| 날개 폭 | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 37.0 cm (14.6 in) |
| 체중 | 74.85 g (2.64 oz) | 78.0 g (2.75 oz) |
| 식성 | -- | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| 산란 수 | 3-7 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
공유 서식지
없음
Purple-backed Starling only
Common Starling only
Common Starling
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
Purple-backed 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
Purple-backed Starling
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
보전 상태
Purple-backed Starling
Common Starling
How to Tell Them Apart
Purple-backed 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
Purple-backed Starling
The Purple-backed Starling, <em>Agropsar sturninus</em>, is a member of the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas, breeding in northeastern Asia and wintering in Southeast Asia. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is associated with forest habitats, including open woodlands and forest edges across its breeding range in northeastern China, the Korean Peninsula, and adjacent areas, wintering in Borneo, the Philippines, and nearby islands. The Purple-backed Starling holds a conservation status …
Common Starling
찌르레기는 수천 마리가 함께 복잡한 공중 패턴을 만들어내는 군무로 유명하다. 번식기의 화려한 반점 깃털이 계절에 따라 변하며 농경지, 도심, 해안가 등 다양한 서식지에서 번성한다.