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Common Starling

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.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Sturnus vulgaris (Common Starling)

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 Common Starling?

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

What is the conservation status of Common Starling?

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

Where does Common Starling live?

Common Starling 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 Common Starling belong to?

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

What kingdom does Common Starling belong to?

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Common Starling?

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