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Purple Starling
Lamprotornis purpureus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
29,6 cm
Peso
115,5 g
Familia
Sturnidae
Orden
Passeriformes
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Acerca de
El estornino de hombros púrpuras es un estornino de colores vivos que habita en sabanas y bosques del África occidental y central.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Peso | 115,5 g | 4.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Sturnidae (Estorninos y Miná) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Especies | Lamprotornis purpureus |
Distribution
Purple Starling has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Purple Starling endangered?
The Purple Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Purple Starling?
The Purple Starling has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 115.5 g.
What order and family does the Purple Starling belong to?
The Purple Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
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