Ashy Starling
Lamprotornis unicolor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lamprotornis-unicolor"></birdfyi-bird>The Ashy Starling (Lamprotornis unicolor) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (estorninos y miná), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.6 cm and a weight of 61 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Ashy Starling is a medium-sized starling endemic to Tanzania, found in dry acacia woodland and bushland. Weighing about 61g with a wingspan near 24.6cm, it has uniform grey-brown plumage lacking the iridescence typical of many starlings. It feeds on fruit and insects and often moves in small flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 24,6 cm | 9.7 in |
| Peso | 61,0 g | 2.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
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Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Sturnidae (Estorninos y Miná) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Especies | Lamprotornis unicolor |
Distribution
Ashy Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sturnidae family