About the Red-winged Starling
The red-winged starling is a bird of the starling family Sturnidae native to eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa. An omnivorous, generalist species, it prefers cliffs and mountainous areas for nesting, and has moved into cities and towns due to similarity to its original habitat.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Onychognathus morio |
| Species Codes | rewsta1, RWST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-winged Starling belong to?
The Red-winged Starling (Onychognathus morio) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-winged Starling?
The red-winged starling is a bird of the starling family Sturnidae native to eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa. An omnivorous, generalist species, it prefers cliffs and mountainous areas for nesting, and has moved into cities and towns due to similarity to its original habita...
Where can I report a Red-winged Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-winged Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rewsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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