About the Purple-headed Starling
The purple-headed starling, also known as the purple-headed glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Hylopsar purpureiceps |
| Species Codes | phgsta1, PHST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-headed Starling belong to?
The Purple-headed Starling (Hylopsar purpureiceps) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple-headed Starling?
The purple-headed starling, also known as the purple-headed glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae....
Where can I report a Purple-headed Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-headed Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phgsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
63
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