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White-faced Starling
Sturnornis albofrontatus
White-faced Starling (Sturnornis albofrontatus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The White-faced Starling (Sturnornis albofrontatus) is a member of the Sturnidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 39.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Sturnidae Starlings, Rhabdornises
- Genus Sturnornis
- Species albofrontatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 39.6 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-faced Starling is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The White-faced Starling is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-faced Starling (Sturnornis albofrontatus) is a species of bird in the Sturnidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Sri Lanka.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 39.6 g, with a wing length of about 10.6 cm and a tail of around 7.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 9,930 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-faced Starling?
The White-faced Starling is a small bird that weighs around 39.6 g.
Where does the White-faced Starling live?
The White-faced Starling is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Sri Lanka, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the White-faced Starling belong to?
The White-faced Starling (Sturnornis albofrontatus) belongs to the Sturnidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the White-faced Starling eat?
The White-faced Starling is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the White-faced Starling migrate?
The White-faced Starling is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-faced Starling endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the White-faced Starling make?
1 real field recording of the White-faced Starling — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the White-faced Starling's range?
The White-faced Starling has a mapped global range of about 9,930 km².
Conservation
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