Order Passeriformes Genus Agropsar Higher classification Agropsar | Phylum Chordata Family Sturnidae Scientific name Agropsar sturninus Rank Species | |
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Similar White‑shouldered starling, Sturnia, Asian house martin, Dark‑sided flycatcher, Chestnut‑cheeked starling | ||
Daurian starling
The Daurian starling (Agropsar sturninus), also known as the purple-backed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae, and is sometimes included in the genus Sturnus or Sturnia. It is found in Manchuria, eastern Mongolia, central China and North Korea; it winters in southeast Asia. Its natural habitats are boreal forests and temperate forests.
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A single sight was recorded from Udawalawe National Park.
Daurian starling
Description
Distinguished from previous species by its dark mantle and crown and narrow wing bar.
References
Daurian starling Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA