About the Tristram's Starling
Tristram's starling, also known as Dead Sea starling or Tristram's grackle, is a species of starling native to the Middle East. It is the only member of the genus Onychognathus found mainly outside of Africa. The species is named after Reverend Henry Baker Tristram, who collected natural history specimens.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Onychognathus tristramii |
| Species Codes | trista1, TRST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tristram's Starling belong to?
The Tristram's Starling (Onychognathus tristramii) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tristram's Starling?
Tristram's starling, also known as Dead Sea starling or Tristram's grackle, is a species of starling native to the Middle East. It is the only member of the genus Onychognathus found mainly outside of Africa. The species is named after Reverend Henry Baker Tristram, who collected natural history spe...
Where can I report a Tristram's Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Tristram's Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code trista1, or on iNaturalist.
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