Stuhlmann's Starling
Poeoptera stuhlmanni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusPoeoptera (Poeoptera Starlings)
- SpeciesPoeoptera stuhlmanni (Stuhlmann's Starling)
About the Stuhlmann's Starling
Stuhlmann's starling (Poeoptera stuhlmanni) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is native to the Albertine rift montane forests, the East African montane forests, the Imatong Mountains and the southwestern Ethiopian montane forests. Their length is usually around 19 cm, and they feed on seed, grain, arthropods and larvae. Fruits of the genus Ficus are also notable inclusions in their diet.
Stuhlmann's starling is a blue-black to blue-grey bird, with males appearing slightly darker and glossier on average than females. Female birds and subadults of both sexes have reddish markings on the undersides of the primary feathers. The eyes are typically a dark brown in adults, and both sexes have black bills and legs.
The calls include whistling, trilling, and "jay-like" sounds. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Stuhlmann's Starling in Nyungwe 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 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 6 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Stuhlmann's Starling in Nyungwe National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Stuhlmann's Starling sighting in Nyungwe National Park, based on 187 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Stuhlmann's Starling in Nyungwe National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Stuhlmann's Starling in Nyungwe National Park in our monthly data.