Common Starling vs European Robin
Sturnus vulgaris 对比 Erithacus rubecula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Starling | European Robin |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Sturnus vulgaris | Erithacus rubecula |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Muscicapidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| 翼展 | 37.0 cm (14.6 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 78.0 g (2.75 oz) | 18.0 g (0.63 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … | Insects, worms, and berries. Often follows gardeners and large animals to catch invertebrates disturbed from … |
| 产卵数 | 4-7 | 4-7 |
| 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.
European Robin
Woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and gardens across Europe. Remarkably tame around humans, especially in Britain.
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.
European Robin
Exquisite, melancholic melody of thin whistled phrases, rising and falling softly. Rich, warbling song year-round; both sexes sing. Alarm call is a sharp 'tic-tic-tic'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
European Robin
Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter; western European populations are largely resident.
保护状况
Common Starling
European Robin
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
European Robin
Olive-brown upperparts with a warm orange-red breast and face bordered by grey. White belly and undertail coverts.
Thin, pointed dark brown bill
About These Birds
Common Starling
紫翅椋鸟（Sturnus vulgaris）— 原产于欧亚大陆，已引入北美、澳大利亚和南非。具金属光泽的羽毛和白色斑点为特征。能形成壮观的大群（椋鸟旋舞）。
European Robin
英国的非官方国鸟。尽管外表亲切，却极具领地意识。全年鸣唱。