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الزرزور

Sturnus vulgaris

Near Threatened

About

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Tonga), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇱🇸 Lesotho 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (جواثم)

Species

Sturnus vulgaris (الزرزور)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホシムクドリ

Chinese 歐洲椋鳥〔紫翅椋鳥〕

Spanish Estornino Pinto

French Étourneau sansonnet

German Star

Portuguese estorninho-malhado

Russian Скворец

Arabic الزرزور

Thai นกกิ้งโครงพันธุ์ยุโรป

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of الزرزور?

The scientific name of الزرزور is Sturnus vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Sturnus.

What is the conservation status of الزرزور?

الزرزور (Sturnus vulgaris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does الزرزور live?

الزرزور is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Tonga), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Canada, Denmark, Jamaica.

What family does الزرزور belong to?

الزرزور (Sturnus vulgaris) belongs to the genus Sturnus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sturnidae.

What kingdom does الزرزور belong to?

الزرزور (Sturnus vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of الزرزور?

The closest relatives of الزرزور in the genus Sturnus include Spotless Starling.