Stuhlmann's Starling
NameStuhlmann's Starling
Common NameStuhlmann's Starling
Scientific NamePoeoptera stuhlmanni
FamilySturnidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsUniformly glossy blue-black to purplish-black plumage, appearing dark and iridescent. The eyes are dark, and the bill and legs are black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a mix of whistles, chattering notes, and harsher calls, typical of many starling species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of central Africa, found in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy dark blue-black plumage, Medium-sized starling, Inhabits montane forests, Short tail
Description
This medium-sized starling is characterized by its entirely glossy dark blue-black plumage, which can show purplish iridescence in certain light. It typically inhabits the canopy of montane forests in central Africa, where it forages for fruits and insects.
