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Babbling Starling

Neocichla gutturalis

Least Concern
Envergadura
21,6 cm
Peso
68,0 g
Família
Sturnidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Babbling Starling (Neocichla gutturalis) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.6 cm and a weight of 68 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

The Babbling Starling is a medium-sized starling found in open woodland and savanna in Central Africa, weighing about 68g with a wingspan of 21.6cm. It is named for its constant chattering calls and travels in noisy, social groups. It feeds on insects, fruit, and small invertebrates on the ground and in low vegetation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 21,6 cm 8.5 in
Peso 68,0 g 2.40 oz

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas)
Genus Neocichla
Espécies Neocichla gutturalis

Distribution

Babbling Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Babbling Starling endangered?
The Babbling Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Babbling Starling?
The Babbling Starling has a wingspan of 21.6 cm, weight of 68.0 g.
What order and family does the Babbling Starling belong to?
The Babbling Starling (Neocichla gutturalis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.

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