About the Burchell's Starling
Burchell's starling or Burchell's glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. The monogamous and presumably sedentary species is native to dry and mesic woodlands and savannah of southern Africa. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis australis |
| Species Codes | bugsta1, BUST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Burchell's Starling belong to?
The Burchell's Starling (Lamprotornis australis) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Burchell's Starling?
Burchell's starling or Burchell's glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. The monogamous and presumably sedentary species is native to dry and mesic woodlands and savannah of southern Africa. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell....
Where can I report a Burchell's Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Burchell's Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bugsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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