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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Sturnidae

Chestnut-winged Starling

Onychognathus fulgidus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
109 g
Diet
Fruit
Migration
Partially migratory

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ATK 101

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 101).

DEF 62

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 62).

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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: Africa: Western & Central Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Onychognathus fulgidus fulgidus

    São Tomé I. (Gulf of Guinea)

  • Onychognathus fulgidus hartlaubii

    Guinea to Uganda

  • Onychognathus fulgidus intermedius

    s Cameroon to nw Angola

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Onychognathus fulgidus

Which family does it belong to?

Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Western & Central

Sources & credits

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