Daurian Starling

Overview

The Daurian starling, also known as the purple-backed starling, is a species of bird in the starling family native to the eastern Palearctic. It was formerly classified in the genus Sturnus but has been reclassified into the resurrected genus Agropsar following molecular phylogenetic studies.

Identification

• Agropsar sturninus is distinguished from other starling species by its dark mantle and crown.
• The bird features narrow wing bars.

Habitat

This species inhabits boreal and temperate forests across the eastern Palearctic, ranging from eastern Mongolia and southeastern Russia to North Korea and central China. It is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.