About the Daurian Starling
The Daurian starling, or purple-backed starling, is a species of bird in the starling family found in the eastern Palearctic from eastern Mongolia and southeastern Russia to North Korea and central China.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Agropsar sturninus |
| Species Codes | dausta1, DAST, PBST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Daurian Starling belong to?
The Daurian Starling (Agropsar sturninus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Daurian Starling?
The Daurian starling, or purple-backed starling, is a species of bird in the starling family found in the eastern Palearctic from eastern Mongolia and southeastern Russia to North Korea and central China....
Where can I report a Daurian Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Daurian Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dausta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
817
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