About the Cape Starling
The Cape starling, also known as red-shouldered glossy-starling or Cape glossy starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Southern Africa, where it lives in woodlands, bushveld and in suburbs.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis nitens |
| Species Codes | capgls1, CAPE, CAST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Starling belong to?
The Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cape Starling?
The Cape starling, also known as red-shouldered glossy-starling or Cape glossy starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Southern Africa, where it lives in woodlands, bushveld and in suburbs....
Where can I report a Cape Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capgls1, or on iNaturalist.
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