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 | full migrant | Forest dependency | does not normally occur in forest |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 914,000 km2 | medium |
| Extent of Occurrence (non-breeding) | 1,280,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 4 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as common (Feare and Craig 1998). The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | extant | native | ||||
| Kenya | extant | native | ||||
| Somalia | extant | native | ||||
| South Sudan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Sudan | extant | native | ||||
| Tanzania | extant | native |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Arero forest |
| Ethiopia | Awash National Park |
| Ethiopia | Bogol Manyo - Dolo |
| Ethiopia | Dawa - Wachile |
| Ethiopia | Genale river |
| Ethiopia | Konso - Segen |
| Ethiopia | Lake Chew Bahir |
| Ethiopia | Lower Wabi Shebelle river and Warder |
| Ethiopia | Omo National Park |
| Ethiopia | Yabello Sanctuary |
| Kenya | Meru National Park |
| Kenya | Tsavo East National Park |
| Somalia | Buulobarde |
| Somalia | Daalo |
| Somalia | Gacan Libaax |
| Somalia | Laag Badaana |
| Somalia | Laag Dheere |
| South Sudan | Kidepo |
| Tanzania | Mkomazi National Park |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savanna | Dry | major | non-breeding |
| Savanna | Dry | major | breeding |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | major | non-breeding |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | major | breeding |
| Altitude | 0 - 1300 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Shelley's Starling Lamprotornis shelleyi. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/shelleys-starling-lamprotornis-shelleyi on 23/12/2024.
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 23/12/2024.