About the Emerald Starling
The emerald starling, also known as the iris glossy starling, is a species of starling occurring in West Africa, where it inhabits lowlands and savanna of Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and Sierra Leone. It was formerly sometimes treated in its own monotypic genus Coccycolius, but genetic studies have now shown it to be a typical member of the glossy starlings in the genus Lamprotornis.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis iris |
| Species Codes | emesta1, EMST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Emerald Starling belong to?
The Emerald Starling (Lamprotornis iris) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Emerald Starling?
The emerald starling, also known as the iris glossy starling, is a species of starling occurring in West Africa, where it inhabits lowlands and savanna of Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and Sierra Leone. It was formerly sometimes treated in its own monotypic genus Coccycolius, but genetic studies have now sh...
Where can I report a Emerald Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Emerald Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code emesta1, or on iNaturalist.
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