Hoopoe Starling

Starlings, Rhabdornises 👁 21 views Updated 2026-11-01

Hoopoe Starling (<em>Fregilupus varius</em>) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (<em>Sturnidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Hoopoe Starling (Fregilupus varius) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Fregilupus; binomial: Fregilupus varius; authority: (Boddaert, 1783).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Indian Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extinct in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

English name follows Cheke & Hume (2008).

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