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Rüppell's Starling
Lamprotornis purpuroptera
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Least Concern
Envergadura
28,8 cm
Peso
80,5 g
Família
Sturnidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
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Sobre
O estorninho-de-asa-roxa é um estorninho africano com asas com reflexos roxos, encontrado em savanas arborizadas da África Oriental.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,8 cm | 11.3 in |
| Peso | 80,5 g | 2.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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 purpuroptera |
Distribution
Rüppell's Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
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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