Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Magpie Starling
Speculipastor bicolor
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The magpie starling (Speculipastor bicolor) is a member of the starling family from eastern Africa.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Sudan to southern Ethiopia, Somalia, northeastern Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Magpie 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.
