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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.
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Length: 25 cm
Wingspan:
Weight: 130 - 145 g
Longevity:
Distinctive Feature
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Similar Species
• Easily distinguished from other Red-winged Starlings by the white bill and the square tail.
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Female / Male
• Females have a pale grey head and breast. Juveniles are similar to males.
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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.