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Scarlet Starling

Gracula vulgaris

About this species

The Scarlet Starling (Sturnidae) is widely distributed across North America, where it favours urban environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.

The Scarlet Starling is part of the order Passeriformes and the Sturnidae family. Its preferred habitat is urban, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Vulnerable, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of North America.

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