Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Superb Starling
Lamprotornis superbus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The superb starling (Lamprotornis superbus) is a member of the starling family of birds.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southeastern South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, northern Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Superb 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.
