Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Fischer’s Starling
Lamprotornis fischeri
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Fischer's starling (Lamprotornis fischeri) is a bird which is an uncommon resident breeder from southern Ethiopia and Somalia to eastern Kenya and Tanzania. It is found in dry open acacia thornbush.
The English and scientific names commemorate the 19th century German explorer of East Africa Gustav Fischer.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southern Ethiopia and Somalia to eastern Kenya and northeastern Tanzania.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Fischer'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.
