About the Golden-breasted Starling
The golden-breasted starling, also known as royal starling, is a medium-sized passerine in the starling family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis regius |
| Species Codes | gobsta5, GBST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-breasted Starling belong to?
The Golden-breasted Starling (Lamprotornis regius) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Golden-breasted Starling?
The golden-breasted starling, also known as royal starling, is a medium-sized passerine in the starling family....
Where can I report a Golden-breasted Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-breasted Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gobsta5, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
347
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