Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
White-cheeked Starling
Spodiopsar cineraceus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-cheeked starling or grey starling (Spodiopsar cineraceus) is a passerine bird of the starling family. It is native to eastern Asia where it is a common and well-known bird in much of its range.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northeastern Asia; winters in southern China and Philippines.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-cheeked starling
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
