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Black-bellied Starling
Notopholia corusca
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.4 cm
Weight
57.666666666666664 g
Family
Sturnidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-bellied Starling is a glossy, medium-sized starling of East African forests and woodland edges, with males showing iridescent greenish-black plumage and a distinctive black belly. It ranges from Kenya and Tanzania south to Malawi and Zimbabwe. It forages in small flocks on fruits, berries, and invertebrates, often in the canopy or mid-level of moist forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.4 cm | 8.4 in |
| Weight | 57.666666666666664 g | 2.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Notopholia |
| Species | Notopholia corusca |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-bellied Starling endangered?
The Black-bellied Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-bellied Starling?
The Black-bellied Starling has a wingspan of 21.4 cm, weight of 57.666666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Starling belong to?
The Black-bellied Starling (Notopholia corusca) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
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