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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Sturnidae

Chestnut-tailed Starling

Sturnia malabarica

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8722 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
20 cm
Body Mass
39.6 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 67

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 67).

DEF 42

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 42).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: widespread Habitat: Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Sturnia malabarica malabarica

    India (except sw, ne), s Nepal and Bangladesh

  • Sturnia malabarica nemoricola

    s Assam (ne India) and Myanmar to n, c Indochina

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Sturnia malabarica

Which family does it belong to?

Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental: widespread

Sources & credits

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