Wildlifeof Sumatra
Daurian Starling
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Agropsar sturninus
Also known as: Agropsar sturnina
Basic stats
Habitat
Boreal and temperate forest
Range
Eastern Palearctic: eastern Mongolia and south-eastern Russia to North Korea and central China
The Daurian starling, or purple-backed starling, is found in the eastern Palearctic from eastern Mongolia and south-eastern Russia to North Korea and central China, in boreal and temperate forest. It is distinguished from other starlings by its dark mantle and crown and narrow wing bars (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Daurian Starling live in?
- Boreal and temperate forest
- Where is the Daurian Starling found?
- Eastern Palearctic: eastern Mongolia and south-eastern Russia to North Korea and central China