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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
23,7 cm
Gewicht
89,51666666666667 g
Familie
Sturnidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
The Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (stare und beos), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.7 cm and a weight of 89.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 23,7 cm | 9.3 in |
| Gewicht | 89,51666666666667 g | 3.16 oz |
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Gelegegröße
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Sturnidae (Stare und Beos) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Arten | Lamprotornis nitens |
Distribution
Cape Starling has been recorded in 2 countries.
Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Cape Starling endangered?
The Cape Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Cape Starling?
The Cape Starling has a wingspan of 23.7 cm, weight of 89.51666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Cape Starling belong to?
The Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
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