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Babbling Starling
Neocichla gutturalis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
21,6 cm
Peso
68,0 g
Familia
Sturnidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
The Babbling Starling is a medium-sized starling found in open woodland and savanna in Central Africa, weighing about 68g with a wingspan of 21.6cm. It is named for its constant chattering calls and travels in noisy, social groups. It feeds on insects, fruit, and small invertebrates on the ground and in low vegetation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,6 cm | 8.5 in |
| Peso | 68,0 g | 2.40 oz |
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Sturnidae (Estorninos y Miná) |
| Genus | Neocichla |
| Especies | Neocichla gutturalis |
Distribution
Babbling Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Babbling Starling endangered?
The Babbling Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Babbling Starling?
The Babbling Starling has a wingspan of 21.6 cm, weight of 68.0 g.
What order and family does the Babbling Starling belong to?
The Babbling Starling (Neocichla gutturalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
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