Chestnut-winged Starling
Onychognathus fulgidus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusOnychognathus (Red-winged Starlings)
- SpeciesOnychognathus fulgidus (Chestnut-winged Starling)
About the Chestnut-winged Starling
The chestnut-winged starling (Onychognathus fulgidus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-winged Starling in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-winged Starling in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-winged Starling sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 34 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-winged Starling in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-winged Starling in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.