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Birdwatching in Africa - White-billed Starling, Onychognathus albirostris


The White-billed Starling (Onychognathus albirostris) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Eritrea and Ethiopia.

Habitat
In the Degua Tembien district it was found on steep cliffs.

Range map from www.oiseaux.net

Range map
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Length: 25 cm
Wingspan:
Weight: 130 - 145 g
Longevity:
Distinctive Feature

Similar Species

• Easily distinguished from other Red-winged Starlings by the white bill and the square tail.

From opus at www.birdforum.net the forum for wild birds and birding.
Female / Male

• Females have a pale grey head and breast. Juveniles are similar to males.

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Listen to the White-billed Starling

Remarks from the Recordist

Natural vocalization; calls from a female bird (part of a flock of eight individuals) perched on top of a large bush on a densely vegetated canyon slope.


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Conservation status
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.



From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sighted: 25 October 2019 (Date of first photo that I could use)
Location: Lemi, Ethiopia


White-billed Starling, Onychognathus albirostris
White-billed Starling - 25 October 2019 - Lemi, Ethiopia

White-billed Starling, Onychognathus albirostris
White-billed Starling - 25 October 2019 - Lemi, Ethiopia

White-billed Starling, Onychognathus albirostris
White-billed Starling - 25 October 2019 - Lemi, Ethiopia



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