About the Magpie Starling
The magpie starling is a member of the starling family from eastern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Speculipastor bicolor |
| Species Codes | magsta1, MAST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Magpie Starling belong to?
The Magpie Starling (Speculipastor bicolor) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Magpie Starling?
The magpie starling is a member of the starling family from eastern Africa....
Where can I report a Magpie Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Magpie Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code magsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
48
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