About the Shelley's Starling
Shelley's starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in East Africa, within the borders of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Somaliland, South Sudan, and Tanzania.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis shelleyi |
| Species Codes | shesta1, SHST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shelley's Starling belong to?
The Shelley's Starling (Lamprotornis shelleyi) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Shelley's Starling?
Shelley's starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in East Africa, within the borders of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Somaliland, South Sudan, and Tanzania....
Where can I report a Shelley's Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Shelley's Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shesta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
39
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