About the White-shouldered Starling
The white-shouldered starling is a species of bird in the starling family Sturnidae. It breeds in southern China and northern Vietnam; it winters in Southeast Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Sturnia sinensis |
| Species Codes | whssta2, WSST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-shouldered Starling belong to?
The White-shouldered Starling (Sturnia sinensis) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-shouldered Starling?
The white-shouldered starling is a species of bird in the starling family Sturnidae. It breeds in southern China and northern Vietnam; it winters in Southeast Asia....
Where can I report a White-shouldered Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of White-shouldered Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whssta2, or on iNaturalist.
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