Black-bellied Starling (Notopholia corusca)

Black-bellied Starling

Notopholia corusca

Least Concern

Overview

The black-bellied starling (Notopholia corusca) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It was originally described by zoologist Alexander von Nordmann in 1835.

Identification

  • Their iris color changes by mood or behavior due to fluctuations in blood flow rates.

Habitat

The species is found in Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.

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Their iris color changes by mood or behavior due to fluctuations in blood flow rates.

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