About the Rusty-winged Starling
The rusty-winged starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in the Santa Cruz Islands and Vanuatu.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis zelandica |
| Species Codes | ruwsta1, RWST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty-winged Starling belong to?
The Rusty-winged Starling (Aplonis zelandica) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rusty-winged Starling?
The rusty-winged starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in the Santa Cruz Islands and Vanuatu....
Where can I report a Rusty-winged Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty-winged Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruwsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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