About the Wattled Starling
The wattled starling is a nomadic resident bird in eastern and southern Africa. It is a species of grassland, open woodland, and cultivation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Creatophora cinerea |
| Species Codes | watsta1, WAST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wattled Starling belong to?
The Wattled Starling (Creatophora cinerea) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Wattled Starling?
The wattled starling is a nomadic resident bird in eastern and southern Africa. It is a species of grassland, open woodland, and cultivation....
Where can I report a Wattled Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Wattled Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code watsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
2,266
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