About the Black-bellied Starling
The black-bellied starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae, originally described by zoologist Alexander von Nordmann in 1835. It is found in Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Notopholia corusca |
| Species Codes | bbgsta1, BBST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-bellied Starling belong to?
The Black-bellied Starling (Notopholia corusca) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-bellied Starling?
The black-bellied starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae, originally described by zoologist Alexander von Nordmann in 1835. It is found in Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe....
Where can I report a Black-bellied Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-bellied Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bbgsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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