Purple Starling
Lamprotornis purpureus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lamprotornis-purpureus"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.6 cm and a weight of 115.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
O estorninho-violeta é um estorninho africano com plumagem violeta-azulada brilhante, encontrado em savanas e florestas abertas da África subsaariana.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Peso | 115,5 g | 4.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Lamprotornis |
| Espécies | Lamprotornis purpureus |
Distribution
Purple Starling has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sturnidae family