Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lamprotornis-nitens"></birdfyi-bird>The Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.7 cm and a weight of 89.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
O estorninho-de-cabo é um estorninho africano com plumagem verde-azulada iridescente brilhante, comum em savanas e campos arbustivos da África Meridional.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 23,7 cm | 9.3 in |
| Peso | 89,51666666666667 g | 3.16 oz |
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Espécies | Lamprotornis nitens |
Distribution
Cape Starling has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sturnidae family