Coleto (Sarcops calvus)
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Coleto

Sarcops calvus (Linnaeus, 1766)

142 gWeight

The coleto (Sarcops calvus) is a starling species (family Sturnidae) in the monotypic genus Sarcops.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines, Singapore

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Coleto has been recorded at 36 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines705 records
  2. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines348 records
  3. Lake HolonPhilippines340 records
More places
  1. Subic BayPhilippines280 records
  2. Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines265 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines222 records
  4. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines198 records
  5. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines180 records
  6. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines162 records
  7. Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines155 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PhilippinesSingapore

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The coleto (Sarcops calvus) is a starling species (family Sturnidae) in the monotypic genus Sarcops. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are tropical dry forest, tropical moist lowland forest, and tropical moist montane forest.

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Questions

How big is the Coleto?

The Coleto weighs around 142 g.

Where does the Coleto live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group). It is most often recorded in Philippines and Singapore.

When is the best time to see the Coleto?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Coleto endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Coleto as Least Concern.

What does the Coleto eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Coleto in?

It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
142 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
125 mm
Tail
113 mm
Bill
30 mm
Tarsus
31 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
Genus
Sarcops

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