Hildebrandt's Starling
Lamprotornis hildebrandti
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Sturnidae
About
Hildebrandt's starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It forms a superspecies with and has previously been included in the same species as Shelley's starling, a migratory species ranging from Ethiopia and Somalia to Kenya. Both of these species have also been combined into a superspecies with the chestnut-bellied starling of West Africa. It was originally placed in the now defunct genus Notauges. The species is named for Johann Maria Hildebrandt, a German collector who was the first European to obtain specimens.
Fun Fact
It forms a superspecies with and has previously been included in the same species as Shelley's starling, a migratory species ranging from Ethiopia and Somalia to Kenya.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is open woodland and open thornbrush country.
Diet
Diet of Hildebrandt's starling is a combination of insects and fruit, with insects apparently being the more important constituent.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance