Bristle-crowned Starling
Onychognathus salvadorii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusOnychognathus (Red-winged Starlings)
- SpeciesOnychognathus salvadorii (Bristle-crowned Starling)
About the Bristle-crowned Starling
The bristle-crowned starling (Onychognathus salvadorii) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bristle-crowned Starling in Samburu National Reserve
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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 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 2 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bristle-crowned Starling in Samburu National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bristle-crowned Starling sighting in Samburu National Reserve, based on 34 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bristle-crowned Starling in Samburu National Reserve?
December has the highest sighting rate for Bristle-crowned Starling in Samburu National Reserve in our monthly data.