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ホシムクドリ (Common Starling)

Sturnus vulgaris

Near Threatened
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ホシムクドリ(Sturnus vulgaris)はIUCNレッドリストで準絶滅危惧(NT)に分類されている。脅威のある種の基準に近く、保全措置がなければ脆弱になる可能性がある。

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Tonga), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホシムクドリ
Chinese 歐洲椋鳥〔紫翅椋鳥〕
Spanish Estornino Pinto
French Étourneau sansonnet
German Star
Portuguese estorninho-malhado
Russian Скворец
Arabic الزرزور
Thai นกกิ้งโครงพันธุ์ยุโรป

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ホシムクドリ?
The scientific name of ホシムクドリ is Sturnus vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Sturnus.
What is the conservation status of ホシムクドリ?
ホシムクドリ (Sturnus vulgaris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ホシムクドリ live?
ホシムクドリ is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Tonga), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Canada, Denmark, Jamaica.
What family does ホシムクドリ belong to?
ホシムクドリ (Sturnus vulgaris) belongs to the genus Sturnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sturnidae.
What kingdom does ホシムクドリ belong to?
ホシムクドリ (Sturnus vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ホシムクドリ?
The closest relatives of ホシムクドリ in the genus Sturnus include ムジホシムクドリ.

Native Range — 21 Countries

Genus Sturnus — 2 Species

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ホシムクドリ
Sturnus vulgaris
NT
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ムジホシムクドリ
Sturnus unicolor
NE

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