Sturnus
Sign in to saveSturnus is a genus of starlings. As discussed below, the taxonomy of this group is complex, and other authorities differ considerably in which species they place in this genus, and in the species boundaries within Sturnus. The genus name Sturnus is Latin for "starling".
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Sturnus is a group of starling birds whose scientific name comes from the Latin word for "starling." Scientists don't always agree on exactly which bird species belong in this genus or where the boundaries between species should be drawn, making its taxonomy complicated.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilySturnidae
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- Taxonomy and systematics
- Species
- Mating system
- Parental care
- Differential allocation
- Sexy son hypothesis
- Former species
- References
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Sturnus is a genus of starlings. As discussed below, the taxonomy of this group is complex, and other authorities differ considerably in which species they place in this genus, and in the species boundaries within Sturnus. The genus name Sturnus is Latin for "starling".
This genus has representatives across most of Eurasia and one species, the common or European starling, has been introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The more northerly breeding species are completely or partially migratory, wintering in warmer regions.