Emerald Starling
Lamprotornis iris
The Emerald Starling (Lamprotornis iris) is a legendary rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found in 2 countries, weighing about 69 g. The emerald starling is also known as the iris glossy starling.
About the Emerald Starling
The emerald starling is also known as the iris glossy starling. It is a small starling with a metallic green crown, upper body, wings and tail. The ear-coverts and underparts are metallic purple. Both sexes are similar. Most taxonomists unite it with many other glossy starlings in Lamprotornis, while others place it in a monotypic genus Coccycolius.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Emerald Starling look like?
- The emerald starling is also known as the iris glossy starling.
- How big is an Emerald Starling?
- The Emerald Starling is a medium sized bird weighing about 69 g.
- Where can you see an Emerald Starling?
- The Emerald Starling occurs in 2 countries, including Sierra Leone and Guinea.
- What birds look similar to an Emerald Starling?
- The Emerald Starling is most easily confused with the Principe Starling, the Sharp-tailed Starling and the White-crowned Starling.
- Is the Emerald Starling endangered?
- The Emerald Starling is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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