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Rüppell's Starling
Lamprotornis purpuroptera
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Least Concern
Envergure
28,8 cm
Poids
80,5 g
Famille
Sturnidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
The Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.8 cm and a weight of 80.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 28,8 cm | 11.3 in |
| Poids | 80,5 g | 2.84 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 purpuroptera |
Distribution
Rüppell's Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Rüppell's Starling endangered?
The Rüppell's Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Rüppell's Starling?
The Rüppell's Starling has a wingspan of 28.8 cm, weight of 80.5 g.
What order and family does the Rüppell's Starling belong to?
The Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
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