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Rosy Starling

Pastor roseus

Least Concern
Wingspan
25.8 cm
Weight
75.0 g
Family
Sturnidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 25.8 cm 10.2 in
Weight 75.0 g 2.65 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 24 days.

Clutch Size

3-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas)
Genus Pastor
Species Pastor roseus

Distribution

Rosy Starling has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rosy Starling endangered?
The Rosy Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rosy Starling nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 24 days.
How big is the Rosy Starling?
The Rosy Starling has a wingspan of 25.8 cm, weight of 75.0 g.
What order and family does the Rosy Starling belong to?
The Rosy Starling (Pastor roseus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.

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