Ashy Starling

Ashy Starling

Lamprotornis unicolor

Least Concern
Envergure
24,6 cm
Poids
61,0 g
Famille
Sturnidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Ashy Starling (Lamprotornis unicolor) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.6 cm and a weight of 61 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Ashy Starling is a medium-sized starling endemic to Tanzania, found in dry acacia woodland and bushland. Weighing about 61g with a wingspan near 24.6cm, it has uniform grey-brown plumage lacking the iridescence typical of many starlings. It feeds on fruit and insects and often moves in small flocks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 24,6 cm 9.7 in
Poids 61,0 g 2.15 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas)
Genus Lamprotornis
Espèces Lamprotornis unicolor

Distribution

Ashy Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Ashy Starling endangered?
The Ashy Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Ashy Starling?
The Ashy Starling has a wingspan of 24.6 cm, weight of 61.0 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Starling belong to?
The Ashy Starling (Lamprotornis unicolor) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.

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