Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Ashy Starling
Lamprotornis unicolor
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The ashy starling (Lamprotornis unicolor) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. It is alternatively placed in the genus Cosmopsarus or Spreo.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Acacia woodland of southern Kenya and Tanzania.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ashy 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.
