About the Stuhlmann's Starling
Stuhlmann's starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is native to the Albertine rift montane forests, the East African montane forests and the southwestern Ethiopian montane forests. Their length is usually around 19 cm, and they feed on seed, grain, arthropods and larvae. Fruits of the genus Ficus are also notable inclusions in their diet.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Poeoptera stuhlmanni |
| Species Codes | stusta1, STST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Stuhlmann's Starling belong to?
The Stuhlmann's Starling (Poeoptera stuhlmanni) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Stuhlmann's Starling?
Stuhlmann's starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is native to the Albertine rift montane forests, the East African montane forests and the southwestern Ethiopian montane forests. Their length is usually around 19 cm, and they feed on seed, grain, arthropods and larvae. Fruit...
Where can I report a Stuhlmann's Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Stuhlmann's Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stusta1, or on iNaturalist.
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