Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds in the family Sturnidae. The name "Sturnidae" comes from the Latin word for starling, sturnus. Many Asian species, particularly the larger ones, are called mynas, and many African species are known as glossy starlings because of their iridescent plumage. Starlings are native to Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as northern Australia and the islands of the tropical Pacific. Several European and Asian species have been introduced to these areas as well as North America, Hawaii and New Zealand, where they generally compete for habitats with native birds and are considered to be invasive species. Mynas are medium-sized passerines with strong feet. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country, and they eat insects and fruit. Plumage is typically dark, often brown, although some species have yellow head ornaments. Most species nest in holes. Some species have become well known for their imitative skills; the common hill myna is one of these. Learn more about Starling and myna
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Common Name | Scientific Name | Conservation Status |
Acridotheres Javanicus (2 videos) | Acridotheres javanicus | Vulnerable |
Asian Glossy Starling (0 videos) | Aplonis panayensis | Least concern |
Brahminy Starling (2 videos) | Sturnia pagodarum | Least concern |
Burchell's Starling (3 videos) | Lamprotornis australis | Least concern |
Cape Starling (16 videos) | Lamprotornis nitens | Least concern |
Common Myna (27 videos) | Acridotheres tristis | Least concern |
European Starling (68 videos) | Sturnus vulgaris | Least concern |
Greater Blue-eared Starling (13 videos) | Lamprotornis chalybaeus | Least concern |
Hill Myna (4 videos) | Gracula religiosa | Least concern |
Lamprotornis Regius (4 videos) | Lamprotornis regius | Least concern |
Metallic Starling (11 videos) | Aplonis metallica | Least concern |
Meves's Starling (7 videos) | Lamprotornis mevesii | Least concern |
Red-winged Starling (6 videos) | Onychognathus morio | Least concern |
Superb Starling (11 videos) | Lamprotornis superbus | Least concern |
Wattled Starling (5 videos) | Creatophora cinerea | Least concern |