Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | does not normally occur in forest |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 1,290,000 km2 | medium |
| Extent of Occurrence (non-breeding) | 627,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | unknown | - | - | - |
| Generation length | 3.58 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be locally common (Zimmerman et al. 1996). The population trend is difficult to determine because of uncertainty over the impacts of habitat modification on population sizes.
Trend justification: The population trend is difficult to determine because of uncertainty over the impacts of habitat modification on population sizes.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Kenya | extant | native | yes | |||
| Somalia | extant | native | yes | |||
| South Sudan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Sudan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Tanzania | extant | native | yes | |||
| Uganda | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Bogol Manyo - Dolo |
| Ethiopia | Dawa - Wachile |
| Ethiopia | Konso - Segen |
| Ethiopia | Lake Chew Bahir |
| Ethiopia | Lower Wabi Shebelle river and Warder |
| Ethiopia | Mago National Park |
| Ethiopia | Nechisar National Park and surroundings |
| Ethiopia | Yabello Sanctuary |
| Kenya | Lake Baringo |
| Kenya | Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves |
| Kenya | Shaba National Reserve |
| Kenya | Tsavo East National Park |
| Somalia | Aangole - Farbiito |
| Somalia | Balcad Nature Reserve |
| Somalia | Ceel Hammure |
| Somalia | Gacan Libaax |
| Somalia | Jasiira lagoon and Muqdisho islets |
| Somalia | Jowhar - Warshiikh |
| Somalia | Lascaanod - Taleex - Ceel Chebet |
| Tanzania | Mkomazi National Park |
| Tanzania | Nyumba ya Mungu reservoir |
| Uganda | Kidepo Valley National Park |
| Uganda | Mount Moroto Forest Reserve |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savanna | Dry | major | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | major | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 1200 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Magpie Starling Speculipastor bicolor. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/magpie-starling-speculipastor-bicolor on 22/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 22/11/2024.