Black-collared Starling
Gracupica nigricollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gracupica-nigricollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.6 cm and a weight of 157.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
The Black-collared Starling is a large, boldly patterned starling of South and Southeast Asian open habitats, with white head, grey and white body, and a broad black collar. It ranges from Nepal and eastern India through Myanmar and southern China to Sumatra and Borneo, inhabiting open fields, forest edges, and urban areas. It feeds on insects, earthworms, fruits, and grain.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,6 cm | 12.4 in |
| Peso | 157,66666666666666 g | 5.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
3-5
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Gracupica |
| Espécies | Gracupica nigricollis |
Distribution
Black-collared Starling has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sturnidae family