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Tristram's Starling

Onychognathus tristramii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Sturnidae ›Genus: Onychognathus

About

Tristram's starling or Tristram's grackle (Onychognathus tristramii) is a species of starling native to Israel, Jordan, northeastern Egypt (Sinai Peninsula), western Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman, nesting mainly on rocky cliff faces. The species is named after Reverend Henry Baker Tristram, who also collected natural history specimens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tristram's Starling?
The scientific name of Tristram's Starling is Onychognathus tristramii.
What is the conservation status of Tristram's Starling?
The Tristram's Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Tristram's Starling belong to?
Tristram's Starling belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tristram's Starling belong to?
Tristram's Starling belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Tristram's Starling belong to?
Tristram's Starling belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Tristram's Starling belong to?
Tristram's Starling belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Tristram's Starling belong to?
Tristram's Starling belongs to the family Sturnidae.
What genus does Tristram's Starling belong to?
Tristram's Starling belongs to the genus Onychognathus.