Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Common Starling
鸣唱
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.
Black-collared Starling
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Black-collared Starling
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保护状况
Least Concern
Common Starling
Least Concern
Black-collared Starling
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Common Starling
羽毛
Glossy black plumage with iridescent purple and green sheen in breeding season. Winter plumage shows white spotting. Short tail and pointed wings in flight.
喙
Long, pointed bill — yellow in breeding season, dark in winter
Black-collared Starling
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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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.
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Related Comparisons
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