Least ConcernUncommonOmnivoreRockyCup nestMedium · 102 g
About the Pale-winged Starling
The pale-winged starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in September · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Tristram's StarlingOnychognathus tristramiiTristram's starling is 25 cm long (including a 9 cm tail), with a wingspan of 44–45 cm, and a weight of 100–140 g.
Waller's StarlingOnychognathus walleriWaller's starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
Chestnut-winged StarlingOnychognathus fulgidusThe chestnut-winged starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
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