About the Chestnut-winged Starling
The chestnut-winged starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Onychognathus fulgidus |
| Species Codes | chwsta1, CWST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-winged Starling belong to?
The Chestnut-winged Starling (Onychognathus fulgidus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-winged Starling?
The chestnut-winged starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest....
Where can I report a Chestnut-winged Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-winged Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chwsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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