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Greater Blue-eared Starling
Lamprotornis chalybaeus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
27.5 cm
Weight
88.33333333333333 g
Family
Sturnidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.5 cm | 10.8 in |
| Weight | 88.33333333333333 g | 3.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Species | Lamprotornis chalybaeus |
Distribution
Greater Blue-eared Starling has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Greater Blue-eared Starling endangered?
The Greater Blue-eared Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Greater Blue-eared Starling?
The Greater Blue-eared Starling has a wingspan of 27.5 cm, weight of 88.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Greater Blue-eared Starling belong to?
The Greater Blue-eared Starling (Lamprotornis chalybaeus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Sturnidae family
Abbott's Starling
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Endangered
African Pied Starling
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Least Concern
Apo Myna
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Near Threatened
Ashy Starling
Lamprotornis unicolor
Least Concern
Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensis
Least Concern
Atoll Starling
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Near Threatened
Babbling Starling
Neocichla gutturalis
Least Concern
Bali Myna
Leucopsar rothschildi
Critically Endangered