Bird
Grosbeak Starling Facts Scissirostrum dubium
The grosbeak starling (Scissirostrum dubium), also known as the grosbeak myna, finch-billed myna, or scissor-billed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is monotypic in the genus Scissirostrum.
Classification
Family: Sturnidae. Order: Passeriformes.
Grosbeak Starling Conservation Status
Grosbeak Starling is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Weight
- 65 g
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