About the Coleto
The coleto is a starling species in the monotypic genus Sarcops. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are tropical dry forest, tropical moist lowland forest, and tropical moist montane forest. In Filipino and Tagalog, this bird is known as kuling or koleto, while in Central Visayas, it is commonly known as the sal-ing.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Sarcops calvus |
| Species Codes | coleto1, COLE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Coleto belong to?
The Coleto (Sarcops calvus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Coleto?
The coleto is a starling species in the monotypic genus Sarcops. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are tropical dry forest, tropical moist lowland forest, and tropical moist montane forest. In Filipino and Tagalog, this bird is known as kuling or koleto, while in Central Visayas...
Where can I report a Coleto sighting?
You can log sightings of Coleto on eBird (ebird.org) using species code coleto1, or on iNaturalist.
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