Ashy Starling
Lamprotornis unicolor
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusLamprotornis (Glossy Starlings and Allies)
- SpeciesLamprotornis unicolor (Ashy Starling)
About the Ashy Starling
The ashy starling (Lamprotornis unicolor) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. It is alternatively placed in the genus Cosmopsarus or Spreo. BirdLife International 2004. Cosmopsarus unicolor. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ashy Starling in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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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 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 8 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ashy Starling in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ashy Starling sighting in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, based on 69 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ashy Starling in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
October has the highest sighting rate for Ashy Starling in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in our monthly data.