Long-tailed Glossy Starling
Lamprotornis caudatus
The Long-tailed Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) is a rare rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found in 23 countries, weighing about 121 g. The long-tailed glossy starling is a member of the starling family of birds.
About the Long-tailed Glossy Starling
The long-tailed glossy starling is a member of the starling family of birds. It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal east to Sudan.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Spain, United States, Taiwan.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Long-tailed Glossy Starling look like?
- The long-tailed glossy starling is a member of the starling family of birds.
- How big is a Long-tailed Glossy Starling?
- The Long-tailed Glossy Starling is a medium sized bird weighing about 121 g.
- Where can you see a Long-tailed Glossy Starling?
- The Long-tailed Glossy Starling occurs in 23 countries, including the Gambia, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana and Burkina Faso.
- What birds look similar to a Long-tailed Glossy Starling?
- The Long-tailed Glossy Starling is most easily confused with the Splendid Starling, the Hildebrandt's Starling and the Purple Starling.
- Is the Long-tailed Glossy Starling endangered?
- The Long-tailed Glossy Starling is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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