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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Sturnidae

Red-winged Starling

Onychognathus morio

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
27–30 cm
Body Mass
132.9 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 108

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 108).

DEF 68

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 68).

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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

Anne Ndung'u · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Eastern & Southeastern & Southern Habitat: Rocky slopes & Alpine
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Onychognathus morio rueppellii

    s Sudan to c Ethiopia and n Kenya

  • Onychognathus morio morio

    Uganda and Kenya to Botswana and s South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Onychognathus morio

Which family does it belong to?

Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Eastern & Southeastern & Southern

Sources & credits

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