Rüppell's Starling
Lamprotornis purpuroptera
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lamprotornis-purpuroptera"></birdfyi-bird>The Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (estorninos y miná), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.8 cm and a weight of 80.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El estornino de Rüppell es un estornino de ala púrpura del norte y este de África, que habita en sabanas y tierras áridas abiertas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,8 cm | 11.3 in |
| Peso | 80,5 g | 2.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
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Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Sturnidae (Estorninos y Miná) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Especies | Lamprotornis purpuroptera |
Distribution
Rüppell's Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sturnidae family