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Étourneau sansonnet

Sturnus vulgaris

Near Threatened

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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 (passereaux)

Species

Sturnus vulgaris (Étourneau sansonnet)

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 Étourneau sansonnet?

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

What is the conservation status of Étourneau sansonnet?

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

Where does Étourneau sansonnet live?

Étourneau sansonnet 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 Étourneau sansonnet belong to?

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

What kingdom does Étourneau sansonnet belong to?

Étourneau sansonnet (Sturnus vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Étourneau sansonnet?

The closest relatives of Étourneau sansonnet in the genus Sturnus include Étourneau unicolore.