About the White-cheeked Starling
The white-cheeked starling or grey starling is a passerine bird of the starling family. It is native to eastern Asia where it is a common and well-known bird in much of its range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Spodiopsar cineraceus |
| Species Codes | whcsta1, WCST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-cheeked Starling belong to?
The White-cheeked Starling (Spodiopsar cineraceus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-cheeked Starling?
The white-cheeked starling or grey starling is a passerine bird of the starling family. It is native to eastern Asia where it is a common and well-known bird in much of its range....
Where can I report a White-cheeked Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of White-cheeked Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
11,348
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