List of Birds of Saint Helena - Starlings

Starlings

Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae

Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country. They eat insects and fruit. Plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen. There are about 114 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Saint Helena.

  • Common Myna Acridotheres tristis (I)

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