Bronze-tailed Starling
Lamprotornis chalcurus
The Bronze-tailed Starling (Lamprotornis chalcurus) is a rare rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found in 16 countries, weighing about 63 g. The bronze-tailed starling or bronze-tailed glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the Bronze-tailed Starling
The bronze-tailed starling or bronze-tailed glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is native to the Sudan and adjacent areas.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in South Sudan, Togo.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Bronze-tailed Starling look like?
- The bronze-tailed starling or bronze-tailed glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
- How big is a Bronze-tailed Starling?
- The Bronze-tailed Starling is a medium sized bird weighing about 63 g.
- Where can you see a Bronze-tailed Starling?
- The Bronze-tailed Starling occurs in 16 countries, including the Gambia, Uganda, Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria.
- What birds look similar to a Bronze-tailed Starling?
- The Bronze-tailed Starling is most easily confused with the Golden-breasted Starling, the Fischer's Starling and the Shelley's Starling.
- Is the Bronze-tailed Starling endangered?
- The Bronze-tailed Starling is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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