About the Principe Starling
The Principe starling, also known as the Príncipe glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis ornatus |
| Species Codes | prgsta1, PRST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Principe Starling belong to?
The Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Principe Starling?
The Principe starling, also known as the Príncipe glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Principe Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Principe Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code prgsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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