African Pied Starling
Lamprotornis bicolor
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.8 cm
Weight
101.66666666666667 g
Family
Sturnidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The African Pied Starling is a bold black-and-white starling weighing around 100 g with a wingspan near 22 cm. It is a highly social bird of open grasslands and farmlands in southern Africa, often seen foraging in noisy flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Weight | 101.66666666666667 g | 3.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Species | Lamprotornis bicolor |
Distribution
African Pied Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Pied Starling endangered?
The African Pied Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the African Pied Starling?
The African Pied Starling has a wingspan of 21.8 cm, weight of 101.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the African Pied Starling belong to?
The African Pied Starling (Lamprotornis bicolor) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
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