Copper-tailed Starling
Hylopsar cupreocauda
The Copper-tailed Starling (Hylopsar cupreocauda) is a rare rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found in 4 countries, weighing about 58 g. The copper-tailed starling or copper-tailed glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the Copper-tailed Starling
The copper-tailed starling or copper-tailed glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Copper-tailed Starling look like?
- The copper-tailed starling or copper-tailed glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
- How big is a Copper-tailed Starling?
- The Copper-tailed Starling is a small sized bird weighing about 58 g.
- Where can you see a Copper-tailed Starling?
- The Copper-tailed Starling occurs in 4 countries, including Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
- What birds look similar to a Copper-tailed Starling?
- The Copper-tailed Starling is most easily confused with the Purple-headed Starling.
- Is the Copper-tailed Starling endangered?
- The Copper-tailed Starling is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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