Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Wattled Starling
Creatophora cinerea
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The wattled starling (Creatophora cinerea) is a nomadic resident bird in eastern and southern Africa. It is a species of grassland, open woodland, and cultivation.
This is the only African starling that appears to show affinities with the Asian starlings, particularly the genus Sturnus. Its bare face patches and ability to open-bill feed in grassland are unique amongst African starlings.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Savanna of eastern and southern Africa and Arabian Peninsula.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Wattled 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.
