About the Somali Starling
The Somali starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Yemen.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Onychognathus blythii |
| Species Codes | somsta1, SOST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Somali Starling belong to?
The Somali Starling (Onychognathus blythii) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Somali Starling?
The Somali starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Yemen....
Where can I report a Somali Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Somali Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code somsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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