African Pied Starling
Lamprotornis bicolor
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Least Concern
Envergure
21,8 cm
Poids
101,66666666666667 g
Famille
Sturnidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
The African Pied Starling is a bold black-and-white starling weighing around 100 g with a wingspan near 22 cm. It is a highly social bird of open grasslands and farmlands in southern Africa, often seen foraging in noisy flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 21,8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Poids | 101,66666666666667 g | 3.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Espèces | Lamprotornis bicolor |
Distribution
African Pied Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the African Pied Starling endangered?
The African Pied Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the African Pied Starling?
The African Pied Starling has a wingspan of 21.8 cm, weight of 101.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the African Pied Starling belong to?
The African Pied Starling (Lamprotornis bicolor) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
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