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 125 species worldwide, three of which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wattled Starling | Creatophora cinerea | Very rare vagrant, LC |
| Common Myna% | Acridotheres tristis | Common resident, LC |
| Madagascar Starling* | Saroglossa aurata | Fairly common resident, LC |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar