About the Black-collared Starling
The black-collared starling is a species of starling with black and white plumage and a black collar. It is found in southern China and most of mainland Southeast Asia, and has been introduced to Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. Its habitats include grassland, dry forest and human settlements. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as being of least concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Gracupica nigricollis |
| Species Codes | bkcsta1, BCST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-collared Starling belong to?
The Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-collared Starling?
The black-collared starling is a species of starling with black and white plumage and a black collar. It is found in southern China and most of mainland Southeast Asia, and has been introduced to Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. Its habitats include grassland, dry forest and human settlements. The In...
Where can I report a Black-collared Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-collared Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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