Tristram star

Tristram star
Tristram star
Systematics
Order : Passerines (Passeriformes) Subordination : Songbirds (passeri) Family : Starlings (Sturnidae) Subfamily : Sturninae Genre : Red-winged Starlings ( Onychognathus ) Type : Tristram star
Scientific name
Onychognathus tristramii
( Sclater , 1858)

The Tristram's Starling ( Onychognathus tristramii ) is listed on desert habitats adapted type of Stare . Its distribution area extends from Egypt via Israel and Jordan to the Arabian Peninsula . It is a fairly common bird in these countries, characterized by its black plumage and orange hand wings.

Appearance

The Tristramstar reaches a body length of 25 centimeters and weighs an average of 125 grams. The plumage is glossy black. The chestnut-colored wing spots are striking. The latter are particularly noticeable in flight. It is the only red-winged starling species in its range and is therefore unmistakable.

behavior

The species is sociable and gathers in large swarms in autumn and winter. The singing is loud, melodic whistling tones ("wii-oouu-iii"). The population of this species is increasing especially in Israel, where it populates the regions where the desert has been turned into agricultural land by irrigation. It is a relatively tame bird that allows people to get close. Its food spectrum is wide and includes fruits and invertebrates.

Tristramstar on a water dispenser in Masada, Israel

Tristramstar on a beverage carton in Oman

supporting documents

Individual evidence

1. ^ Burnie, p. 433

literature

• David Burnie (Ed.): Vögel , Munich 2008, Dorling Kindersley, ISBN 978-3-8310-1272-5

Web links

Commons : Tristramstar  - album with pictures, videos and audio files

• Videos, photos and sound recordings of Onychognathus tristramii in the Internet Bird Collection
• Onychognathus tristramii inthe IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013.1. Listed by: BirdLife International, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2013.