About the Tristram's Starling
The Tristram's Starling (Onychognathus tristramii) is a species of bird in the Starlings family (Sturnidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 125 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code trista1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Onychognathus tristramii |
| Species Codes | trista1, TRST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tristram's Starling belong to?
The Tristram's Starling (Onychognathus tristramii) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tristram's Starling?
The Tristram's Starling is a member of the Starlings family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Tristram's Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Tristram's Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code trista1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Starlings 125 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
1,170
iNat Observations
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