Rosy starling

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:averageWingspan 31–36 cm
gptkbp:behavior highly gregarious
gptkbp:breedingRange gptkb:Central_Asia
gptkbp:breedingSeason May to July
gptkbp:clutchSize 4–6
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:culturalSignificance considered a pest in some regions
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Peter_Simon_Pallas
gptkbp:describedYear 1773
gptkbp:diet insects
fruits
gptkbp:distribution Eastern Europe to Central Asia
gptkbp:eggColor pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sturnidae
gptkbp:flightNumber strong and direct
gptkbp:foragingBehavior feeds in flocks
gptkbp:genus gptkb:priest
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:grass
open country
semi-desert
cultivated land
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rosy starling
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 13–15 days
gptkbp:IUCNStatusSystem gptkb:IUCN3.1
gptkbp:length 19–23 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migratory true
long-distance migrant
gptkbp:molting post-breeding molt
gptkbp:nativeRange gptkb:Eurasia
gptkbp:nestType cavity nester
gptkbp:notableFeature forms large breeding colonies
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:parentalCare both parents feed young
gptkbp:plumage pink body with black head, wings, and tail
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:roostsIn communal roosts
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Pastor_roseus
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism minimal
gptkbp:sexualMaturity 1 year
gptkbp:synonym gptkb:Sturnus_roseus
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
pesticides
gptkbp:vocalization harsh calls and whistles
gptkbp:weight 60–90 g
gptkbp:winteringDistribution Indian subcontinent
gptkbp:winteringRange gptkb:India
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sturnidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7