About the Rosy Starling
The rosy starling, also known as the rose-coloured starling, is a passerine bird in the starling family Sturnidae. The species was restored to its own monotypic genus Pastor in 2008, formerly being included in a wide interpretation of the genus Sturnus. This split is supported by further studies, with its closest relative now thought to be the wattled starling of tropical Africa, with these two then closest to a large group of Asian starlings and mynas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Pastor roseus |
| Species Codes | rossta2, ROST, RCST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rosy Starling belong to?
The Rosy Starling (Pastor roseus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rosy Starling?
The rosy starling, also known as the rose-coloured starling, is a passerine bird in the starling family Sturnidae. The species was restored to its own monotypic genus Pastor in 2008, formerly being included in a wide interpretation of the genus Sturnus. This split is supported by further studies, wi...
Where can I report a Rosy Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Rosy Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rossta2, or on iNaturalist.
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