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Common Name

Wattled Starling

Alternate Names

Common Type

Starling

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Sturnidae

Genus

Creatophora

Species

cinerea

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Malawi

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Grassland, open woodland and cultivation

Distribution and Range

Eastern and southern Africa

Food

Omnivorous eating insects, worms, grubs, grains, fruit and garbage

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Field Notes:

Appears to be extending its range into West Africa. Eats so many locusts the locals call it the Locust Bird

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