Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Abbott’s Starling
Arizelopsar femoralis
ENEndangered
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Abbott's starling (Arizelopsar femoralis) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, and its population is estimated at 2500–9999.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mount Kenya southward to Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Abbott's 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.
