Wattled Starling
Creatophora cinerea
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,736
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The wattled starling (Creatophora cinerea) is a nomadic resident bird in eastern and southern Africa. It is a species of grassland, open woodland, and cultivation. This is the only African starling that appears to show affinities with the Asian starlings, particularly the genus Sturnus. Its bare face patches and ability to open-bill feed in grassland are unique amongst African starlings. It is the only member of the genus Creatophora. This common species appears to be extending its range into West Africa and has also occurred in Arabia, Madagascar, and Seychelles.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Wattled starling”.