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Vulnerable

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.

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Sturnidae Starlings, Rhabdornises
  4. Genus Sturnornis
  5. Species albofrontatus

Where it lives

Sri Lanka

Quick facts

Weight
39.6 g
Family
Sturnidae
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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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

White-faced Starling — Call

Recorded by Peter Boesman Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

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

Vulnerable

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