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Purple-headed Starling
Hylopsar purpureiceps
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Least Concern
Envergure
22,9 cm
Poids
63,666666666666664 g
Famille
Sturnidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
The Purple-headed Starling (Hylopsar purpureiceps) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.9 cm and a weight of 63.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 22,9 cm | 9.0 in |
| Poids | 63,666666666666664 g | 2.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Hylopsar |
| Espèces | Hylopsar purpureiceps |
Distribution
Purple-headed Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Purple-headed Starling endangered?
The Purple-headed Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Purple-headed Starling?
The Purple-headed Starling has a wingspan of 22.9 cm, weight of 63.666666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Purple-headed Starling belong to?
The Purple-headed Starling (Hylopsar purpureiceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
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