About the White-headed Starling
The white-headed starling, also known as the Andaman white-headed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in wooded habitats of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Sturnia erythropygia |
| Species Codes | whhsta2, WHST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Starling belong to?
The White-headed Starling (Sturnia erythropygia) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-headed Starling?
The white-headed starling, also known as the Andaman white-headed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in wooded habitats of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands....
Where can I report a White-headed Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whhsta2, or on iNaturalist.
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