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Golden-breasted Starling
Lamprotornis regius
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Least Concern
Wingspan
25.4 cm
Weight
54.5 g
Family
Sturnidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm | 10.0 in |
| Weight | 54.5 g | 1.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Species | Lamprotornis regius |
Distribution
Golden-breasted Starling has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Golden-breasted Starling endangered?
The Golden-breasted Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Golden-breasted Starling?
The Golden-breasted Starling has a wingspan of 25.4 cm, weight of 54.5 g.
What order and family does the Golden-breasted Starling belong to?
The Golden-breasted Starling (Lamprotornis regius) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Sturnidae family
Abbott's Starling
Arizelopsar femoralis
Endangered
African Pied Starling
Lamprotornis bicolor
Least Concern
Apo Myna
Goodfellowia miranda
Near Threatened
Ashy Starling
Lamprotornis unicolor
Least Concern
Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensis
Least Concern
Atoll Starling
Aplonis feadensis
Near Threatened
Babbling Starling
Neocichla gutturalis
Least Concern
Bali Myna
Leucopsar rothschildi
Critically Endangered