About the Sharpe's Starling
Sharpe's starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. It is monotypic in the genus Pholia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Pholia sharpii |
| Species Codes | shasta2, SHST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sharpe's Starling belong to?
The Sharpe's Starling (Pholia sharpii) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sharpe's Starling?
Sharpe's starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. It is monotypic in the genus Pholia....
Where can I report a Sharpe's Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Sharpe's Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shasta2, or on iNaturalist.
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