Red-billed Starling
Red-billed Starling (<em>Spodiopsar sericeus</em>) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (<em>Sturnidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Red-billed Starling (Spodiopsar sericeus) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A silky gray starling with a white head and red bill; flocks in farmland and towns of southern China; feeds on insects and fruit; nests in holes in buildings and trees.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Spodiopsar; binomial: Spodiopsar sericeus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789). Typical size: 21-24cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
