White-crowned Starling
Lamprotornis albicapillus
The White-crowned Starling (Lamprotornis albicapillus) is a legendary rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found in 3 countries, weighing about 77 g. The white-crowned starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the White-crowned Starling
The white-crowned starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a White-crowned Starling look like?
- The white-crowned starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
- How big is a White-crowned Starling?
- The White-crowned Starling is a medium sized bird weighing about 77 g.
- Where can you see a White-crowned Starling?
- The White-crowned Starling occurs in 3 countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.
- What birds look similar to a White-crowned Starling?
- The White-crowned Starling is most easily confused with the Shelley's Starling, the Sharp-tailed Starling and the Principe Starling.
- Is the White-crowned Starling endangered?
- The White-crowned Starling is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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