Cosmopsarus
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Cosmopsarus is a genus of starling
in the Sturnidae family.
It contains the following species:
Starling
Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds in the family Sturnidae. The name "Sturnidae" comes from the Latin word for starling, sturnus. Many Asian species, particularly the larger ones, are called mynas, and many African species are known as glossy starlings because of their iridescent...
in the Sturnidae family.
It contains the following species:
- Ashy StarlingAshy StarlingThe Ashy Starling is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family.It is found in Kenya and Tanzania.-References:* BirdLife International 2004. . Downloaded on 24 July 2007....
(Cosmopsarus unicolor) - Golden-breasted StarlingGolden-breasted StarlingThe Golden-breasted Starling, Cosmopsarus regius also known as Royal Starling is a medium-sized, up to 35cm long, passerine in the starling family. The adult has a metallic green head and upperback, bright golden yellow breast and belly, dark bill and legs, white iris and metallic violet blue on...
(Cosmopsarus regius)