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Purple Starling
Lamprotornis purpureus
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Least Concern
Envergure
29,6 cm
Poids
115,5 g
Famille
Sturnidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 29,6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Poids | 115,5 g | 4.07 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 | Lamprotornis |
| Espèces | Lamprotornis purpureus |
Distribution
Purple Starling has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Purple Starling endangered?
The Purple Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Purple Starling?
The Purple Starling has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 115.5 g.
What order and family does the Purple Starling belong to?
The Purple Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Sturnidae family
Singing Starling
Aplonis cantoroides
Least Concern
Tanimbar Starling
Aplonis crassa
Near Threatened
Rennell Starling
Aplonis insularis
Least Concern
Long-tailed Starling
Aplonis magna
Least Concern
Rusty-winged Starling
Aplonis zelandica
Least Concern
Micronesian Starling
Aplonis opaca
Least Concern
Polynesian Starling
Aplonis tabuensis
Least Concern
Purple-chinned Starling
Aplonis circumscripta
Near Threatened