About the Malabar Starling
The Malabar starling is a species of starling found in southwestern India. It was previously considered a subspecies of the chestnut-tailed starling.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Sturnia blythii |
| Species Codes | malsta1, CTST, MAST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malabar Starling belong to?
The Malabar Starling (Sturnia blythii) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Malabar Starling?
The Malabar starling is a species of starling found in southwestern India. It was previously considered a subspecies of the chestnut-tailed starling....
Where can I report a Malabar Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Malabar Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
649
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