About the Rosy Starling
The rosy starling, also known as the rose-coloured starling or rose-coloured pastor, is a passerine bird in the starling family. The species was recently placed in its own monotypic genus, Pastor, and split from Sturnus. This split is supported by recent studies, though other related species within its new genus are not yet known for certain.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Pastor roseus |
| Species Codes | rossta2, ROST, RCST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rosy Starling belong to?
The Rosy Starling (Pastor roseus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rosy Starling?
The rosy starling, also known as the rose-coloured starling or rose-coloured pastor, is a passerine bird in the starling family. The species was recently placed in its own monotypic genus, Pastor, and split from Sturnus. This split is supported by recent studies, though other related species within ...
Where can I report a Rosy Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Rosy Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rossta2, or on iNaturalist.
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