About the Short-tailed Starling
The short-tailed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis minor |
| Species Codes | shtsta1, STST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Starling belong to?
The Short-tailed Starling (Aplonis minor) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Starling?
The short-tailed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines....
Where can I report a Short-tailed Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
186
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