Kingdom Animalia Genus Onychognathus Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Sturnidae Scientific name Onychognathus frater Higher classification Onychognathus Order Passerine | |
Similar Socotra sunbird, Socotra sparrow, Onychognathus, Socotra golden‑winged grosbeak, Somali starling |
The Socotra starling (Onychognathus frater) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Yemen.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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