About the Superb Starling
The superb starling is a member of the starling family of birds. It was formerly known as Spreo superbus. They are long-lived birds that can live over 15 years in captivity.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis superbus |
| Species Codes | supsta1, SUST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Superb Starling belong to?
The Superb Starling (Lamprotornis superbus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Superb Starling?
The superb starling is a member of the starling family of birds. It was formerly known as Spreo superbus. They are long-lived birds that can live over 15 years in captivity....
Where can I report a Superb Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Superb Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code supsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
4,680
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