Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
White-collared Starling
Grafisia torquata
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-collared starling (Grafisia torquata) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is monotypic within the genus Grafisia. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon.
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Range and habitat
Cameroon to Gabon, Central African Republic, and northern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-collared 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.