American Crow vs Common Starling
Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado com Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Crow | Common Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Sturnus vulgaris |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Corvidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Envergadura | 99,0 cm (39.0 in) | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) |
| Peso | 450,0 g (15.87 oz) | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) |
| Dieta | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-7 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
American Crow only
Common Starling only
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Common Starling
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
American Crow
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
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
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Estado de conservação
American Crow
Common Starling
How to Tell Them Apart
American Crow
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
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
American Crow
O Corvo-americano (Corvus brachyrhynchos) é um dos corvos mais reconhecíveis e inteligentes da América do Norte, pertencente à família Corvidae. Amplamente distribuído por toda a América do Norte, habita uma grande variedade de habitats, incluindo florestas, campos agrícolas, subúrbios e centros urbanos. Mede aproximadamente 40-53 cm e pesa entre 300-600 g. A plumagem é completamente preta com reflexos iridescentes. Onívoro altamente adaptável, alimenta-se de insetos, frutos, carrion, lixo e praticamente qualquer material comestível disponível. Exibe comportamento social complexo, incluindo vida …
Common Starling
Estorninho-malhado (Sturnus vulgaris) — 19-22 cm. Distribuído pela Europa e Ásia, introduzido na América do Norte, Austrália e África do Sul. Plumagem negra com reflexo metálico verde e roxo, com pontas brancas no inverno. Voo em bandos enormes (murmuração) é espetáculo notável. Excelente imitador. Omnívoro adaptável a ambientes urbanos e agrícolas.