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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
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Least Concern
Envergadura
23,7 cm
Peso
89,51666666666667 g
Família
Sturnidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
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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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Cape Starling endangered?
The Cape Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Cape Starling?
The Cape Starling has a wingspan of 23.7 cm, weight of 89.51666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Cape Starling belong to?
The Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
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