About the Socotra Starling
The Socotra starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Socotra island, which is off the southeast coast of Yemen.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Onychognathus frater |
| Species Codes | socsta1, SOST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Socotra Starling belong to?
The Socotra Starling (Onychognathus frater) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Socotra Starling?
The Socotra starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Socotra island, which is off the southeast coast of Yemen....
Where can I report a Socotra Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Socotra Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code socsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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