Common Blackbird vs Common Starling
Turdus merula comparado com Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Common Blackbird | Common Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Turdus merula | Sturnus vulgaris |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Turdidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Envergadura | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) |
| Peso | 100,0 g (3.53 oz) | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) |
| Dieta | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Common Blackbird only
Common Starling only
Common Blackbird
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Common Starling
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Blackbird
Arguably Britain's finest songster: rich, flute-like phrases with deep, mellow quality. Sings persistently at dusk. Alarm is a sharp 'chook-chook'. Song includes liquid 'pew' notes.
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
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Estado de conservação
Common Blackbird
Common Starling
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Blackbird
Males are jet black with a bright yellow-orange bill and eye-ring. Females are dark brown with mottled underparts and a dull yellowish bill.
Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females
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
Key Differences
- • Weight: Common Starling (78g) vs Common Blackbird (100g)
- • Length: Common Starling (21.5 cm) vs Common Blackbird (25 cm)
- • Wingspan: Common Starling (37 cm) vs Common Blackbird (36 cm)
- • Family: Common Starling (Sturnidae) vs Common Blackbird (Turdidae)
- • Habitat: Common Starling prefers Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms en; Common Blackbird prefers Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most com
About These Birds
Common Blackbird
Melro-preto (Turdus merula) — 24-25 cm. Macho totalmente negro com bico e anel orbital laranjas vivos; fêmea castanho-escura com peito malhado. Amplamente distribuído pela Europa, Ásia e norte de África, introduzido na Austrália e Nova Zelândia. Cantor extraordinário com melodias complexas e fluidas. Habita florestas, jardins, parques e sebes.
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.