About the Abbott's Starling
Abbott's starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, and its population is estimated at 2500–9999. This species, at 16 to 18 cm long, is the smallest species of starling. It is in the monotypic genus Arizelopsar.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Arizelopsar femoralis |
| Species Codes | abbsta2, ABST |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abbott's Starling belong to?
The Abbott's Starling (Arizelopsar femoralis) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Abbott's Starling?
The Abbott's Starling is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Abbott's Starling?
Abbott's starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, and its population is estimated at 2500–9999. This species, at 16 to 18 cm long, is the small...
Where can I report a Abbott's Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Abbott's Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code abbsta2, or on iNaturalist.
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