Pale-winged Starling
Onychognathus nabouroup
Rocky regions in the west. Has orange eyes and white wing-panels with an orange tinge. Often in small flocks.
Starlings
LC
Near Endemic
Description
Common, near-endemic resident. Told from [Red-winged Starling] by orange eyes and whitish wing-feathers tinged orange only on the leading edge. Wing may look red when folded, but the outer half of the wing appears entirely pale in flight; cf. [Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver]. Has similar melodious whistles to [Red-winged Starling]. Flocks occur in rocky localities in arid regions in the west and southwest.
Quick Facts
Size
26 cm - M
Names
A: Bleekvlerkspreeu
Ss: Lehodi-Ihlofubedu
G: Bergstar
Bird Family
A well-known family of frugivorous and insectivorous birds with strong, slightly decurved bills and strong legs. Many species form flocks, especially when roosting. Their calls are mainly various unmusical squeaks and squawks. Several species have adapted to town life and two have been introduced from other countries. Unless otherwise stated, the immatures resemble adults.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Flocks occur in rocky localities in arid regions in the west and southwest.
