Pale-winged Starling
Onychognathus nabouroup
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusOnychognathus (Red-winged Starlings)
- SpeciesOnychognathus nabouroup (Pale-winged Starling)
About the Pale-winged Starling
The pale-winged starling (Onychognathus nabouroup) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. This starling is found in arid and semi-arid areas in South-western Africa, mainly in areas with rocky terrain, cliffs and gorges.
The pale-winged starling is a generalist omnivore, feeding on a range of fruit and insects. It is monogamous. Pale-winged starling - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds Pale-winged starling Structured guide to the species in southern Africa Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pale-winged Starling in Kgalagadi Transfrontier 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 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 4 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 5 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pale-winged Starling in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pale-winged Starling sighting in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pale-winged Starling in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Pale-winged Starling in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in our monthly data.