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Splendid Starling
Lamprotornis splendidus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
31.2 cm
Weight
127.83333333333333 g
Family
Sturnidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Splendid Starling (Lamprotornis splendidus) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.2 cm and a weight of 127.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.2 cm | 12.3 in |
| Weight | 127.83333333333333 g | 4.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Species | Lamprotornis splendidus |
Distribution
Splendid Starling has been recorded in 6 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Splendid Starling endangered?
The Splendid Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Splendid Starling?
The Splendid Starling has a wingspan of 31.2 cm, weight of 127.83333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Splendid Starling belong to?
The Splendid Starling (Lamprotornis splendidus) 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
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Least Concern
Atoll Starling
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Near Threatened
Babbling Starling
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Least Concern
Bali Myna
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Critically Endangered