Waller's Starling
NameWaller's Starling
Common NameWaller's Starling
Scientific NameOnychognathus walleri
FamilySturnidae
Wingspan (cm)36.5
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy blue-black plumage with a purplish sheen on the head and neck, and a greenish sheen on the body. Females are duller with a grey head and breast. Both sexes prominently display chestnut primary flight feathers, visible in flight or when wings are slightly spread.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of whistling, chattering, and sometimes harsh notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in montane regions of East Africa, including eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy dark plumage (blue-black/purplish), Prominent chestnut primary flight feathers, Slender bill, Red eyes (in adults)
Description
Waller's Starling is a medium-sized starling characterized by its glossy dark plumage and distinctive chestnut primary flight feathers. It is an arboreal species, typically found perching in the canopy of montane forests.
