Birds Of Japan 17:White-cheeked starling (Spodiopsar cineraceus)日本の野鳥17:ムクドリ

White-cheeked starling or the Grey starling(Spodiopsar cineraceus), is a species of starling found in East Asia. The White-cheeked starling has a striking appearance with contrasting colors. The adult has a mostly grey body with a black head and throat. The cheeks and sides of the neck are white, which is one of its prominent features. The wings are dark grey with white spots, and the underparts are paler grey. Juveniles have a duller plumage with less contrast in colors.This species is native to parts of East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. It is a resident bird in these regions and is found in various habitats, including forests, wooded areas, farmlands, and urban areas.

White-cheeked Starling ムクドリ

The White-cheeked Starling is a familiar medium-sized bird commonly seen in farmland, parks, gardens, orchards, city streets, and open grassy areas across Japan. It has a dark head, pale cheek patch, brownish body, orange legs, and a sharp bill, giving it a bold and recognizable appearance.

Active and social, White-cheeked Starlings often gather in pairs, small groups, or large flocks. They walk on the ground while searching for insects, worms, fruits, seeds, and other food, and are often seen feeding on lawns, fields, and roadside grassy areas.

Category

Starlings, Songbirds, Passerines

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Habitat

Farmland, Parks, Gardens, Orchards, Urban Areas, Open Grasslands

Region

Japan, East Asia, Korea, China, Taiwan

Behavior

Flocking, Ground Foraging, Fruit Feeding, Noisy Calling

Population

Common and Widespread

ムクドリ White-cheeked Starling

ムクドリは、日本各地の農地、公園、庭園、果樹園、市街地、 開けた草地などでよく見られる中型の野鳥です。黒っぽい頭部、 白っぽい頬の斑、褐色の体、橙色の脚、そして鋭いくちばしが特徴で、 とても見分けやすい鳥です。

活発で社会性があり、つがい、小さな群れ、ときには大きな群れで 行動します。地面を歩きながら、昆虫、ミミズ、果実、種子などを 探して食べます。芝生、畑、道路沿いの草地などで採食する姿が よく観察されます。

Category

ムクドリ科、鳴鳥、スズメ目

IUCN Status

低危険種

Habitat

農地、公園、庭園、果樹園、市街地、開けた草地

Region

日本、東アジア、韓国、中国、台湾

Behavior

群れで行動、地上採食、果実食、にぎやかな鳴き声

Population

普通に見られ、広く分布