[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Sturnidae | [latin] Poeoptera femoralis | [UK] Abbotts Starling | [FR] etournea d’Abbott | [DE] Abbottstar | [ES] | [NL] Abbotts Spreeuw
Subspecies
| Genus | Species | subspecies | Breeding Range | Breeding Range 2 | Non Breeding Range |
| Grafisia | femoralis | ||||
| Poeoptera | femoralis | AF | Kenya, Tanzania |
Physical charateristics
Small starling of forest. Black head and breast. White underparts. Bright orange eye.
| wingspan min.: | 0 | cm | wingspan max.: | 0 | cm |
| size min.: | 16 | cm | size max.: | 18 | cm |
| incubation min.: | 0 | days | incubation max.: | 0 | days |
| fledging min.: | 0 | days | fledging max.: | 0 | days |
| broods: | 0 | eggs min.: | 0 | ||
| eggs max.: | 0 |
Range
Africa : Kenya, Tanzania. Cinnyricinclus femoralis is found in a few montane forest localities in Kenya and northern Tanzania. It is generally scarce and local in forest on Mt Kenya, but common in Kikuyu Escarpment Forest in the southern Aberdare Mountains (375 km2).
Habitat
This little-known frugivore occurs in the canopy of highland forest, being present throughout the year in at least some locations (e.g. the Aberdares), albeit with seasonal fluctuations
Reproduction
Breeding recorded in February, March and October. The nest is placed in a tree hole and 3-5 eggs are laid. No data on incubation or fledging period
Feeding habits
Feeds on fruits and insects. Forages in small flocks, mainly in the canopy.
Conservation
This species has a small range, within which it is generally rare. Its forest habitat is declining in both extent and quality, indicating that its presumably small population is probably declining too. It is therefore considered Vulnerable.
Migration
A resident species with some local movements.
Distribution map
