Cinnyricinclus
Encyclopedia
Cinnyricinclus is a genus of relatively small starling
s in the Sturnidae family. They are found in wooded habitats of mainland sub-Saharan Africa
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Starling
Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds in the family Sturnidae. The name "Sturnidae" comes from the Latin word for starling, sturnus. Many Asian species, particularly the larger ones, are called mynas, and many African species are known as glossy starlings because of their iridescent...
s in the Sturnidae family. They are found in wooded habitats of mainland sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa as a geographical term refers to the area of the African continent which lies south of the Sahara. A political definition of Sub-Saharan Africa, instead, covers all African countries which are fully or partially located south of the Sahara...
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Species
- Abbott's StarlingAbbott's StarlingThe Abbott's Starling is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family.It is found in Kenya and Tanzania.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.It is threatened by habitat loss....
(Cinnyricinclus femoralis) - Violet-backed StarlingViolet-backed StarlingThe Violet-backed Starling , also known as the Plum-coloured Starling or Amethyst Starling, is a relatively small species of starling in the Sturnidae family. This strongly sexually dimorphic species is found widely in woodland of mainland sub-Saharan Africa.-References:* BirdLife International 2004....
(Cinnyricinclus leucogaster) - Sharpe's StarlingSharpe's StarlingSharpe's Starling is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.-References:...
(Cinnyricinclus sharpii)