About the Chestnut-cheeked Starling
The chestnut-cheeked starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It breeds in Japan and the Russian islands of Sakhalin and Kuriles; it winters in Taiwan, the Philippines and northern Borneo.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Agropsar philippensis |
| Species Codes | chcsta1, CCST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-cheeked Starling belong to?
The Chestnut-cheeked Starling (Agropsar philippensis) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-cheeked Starling?
The chestnut-cheeked starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It breeds in Japan and the Russian islands of Sakhalin and Kuriles; it winters in Taiwan, the Philippines and northern Borneo....
Where can I report a Chestnut-cheeked Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-cheeked Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chcsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
1,036
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