Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Onychognathus frater |
| Codes | socsta1, SOST |
Identification
The Socotra Starling (Onychognathus frater) is a member of the Starlings family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Onychognathus frater
Family: Starlings
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: socsta1