Taiwan Starling

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptation tolerance to human presence
gptkbp:adaptations urban living
gptkbp:behavior social
gptkbp:breeding_behavior 2-4 eggs
gptkbp:breeding_season April to June
gptkbp:call chattering
varied and loud
gptkbp:color gptkb:yellow
black and white
gptkbp:coloration iridescent
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Taiwan
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:egg_color blue-green
gptkbp:egg_size 2.5 cm
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sturnidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Robert_Swinhoe
gptkbp:fledging_period 3 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style strong flier
gptkbp:foraging_behavior farmlands
scavenging
ground forager
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Acridotheres
gptkbp:habitat urban areas
woodlands
gptkbp:habitat_preference open areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Taiwan Starling
gptkbp:human_interaction grooming
gptkbp:incubation_period 14 days
gptkbp:length 25 cm
gptkbp:local_names Taiwanese: 鳳頭雀
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
dancing and calling
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
resident
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Taiwan
gptkbp:nest_material grass and feathers
gptkbp:nesting high
with other birds
cavities or buildings
gptkbp:nesting_site tree holes
gptkbp:population_density high in urban areas
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators cats
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Common_Myna
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
established in flocks
gptkbp:species Acridotheres cristatellus
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:black
gptkbp:territorial_behavior non-territorial
gptkbp:territory aerial displays
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:type_of_care both parents
gptkbp:vocalization melodic
gptkbp:weight 100-150 g
gptkbp:wing_configuration dark brown
gptkbp:wingspan 40 cm
gptkbp:year 1863
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sturnus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6