Pale-winged Starling vs Red-winged Starling

The Pale-winged Starling and Red-winged Starling can be differentiated by their wing coloration and habitat preferences. The Pale-winged Starling has paler wings, while the Red-winged Starling features more pronounced red in its wings. They may share nesting cliffs but prefer different microhabitats.

Look for paler wings in the Pale-winged Starling compared to the redder wings of the Red-winged Starling. Observe their nesting preferences; the Pale-winged Starling is less likely to use buildings.

The Pale-winged Starling has paler wings compared to the Red-winged Starling, which shows more pronounced red in its wings.

While both species may nest on the same cliffs, the Pale-winged Starling seldom uses buildings or other structures for nesting, unlike the Red-winged Starling.