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Principe Starling

Lamprotornis ornatus

Least ConcernEndemicFruitForestCavity nestMedium · 130 g
Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), photo 1
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Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), photo 2
Photo: William Stephens · CC BY 4.0
Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), photo 3
Photo: Francesco Cecere · CC0
Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), photo 4
Photo: Morten Ross · CC BY 4.0
Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), photo 5
Photo: Morten Ross · CC BY 4.0
Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), photo 6
Photo: #Mondsee #Irrsee · CC BY 4.0
Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), photo 7
Photo: Francesco Cecere · CC BY 4.0
Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), photo 8
Photo: #Mondsee #Irrsee · CC BY 4.0
Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), photo 9
Photo: Le Vaillant, François · Public domain
Principe Starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), photo 10
Photo: Morten Ross · CC BY 4.0

About the Principe Starling

The Principe starling, also known as the Príncipe glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Where the Principe Starling lives

Regular range
São Tomé & Príncipe

When to see the Principe Starling

Peak activity in January · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Emerald Starling (Lamprotornis iris) Emerald StarlingLamprotornis irisThe emerald starling is also known as the iris glossy starling. Sharp-tailed Starling (Lamprotornis acuticaudus) Sharp-tailed StarlingLamprotornis acuticaudusThe sharp-tailed starling, also known as the sharp-tailed glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. White-crowned Starling (Lamprotornis albicapillus) White-crowned StarlingLamprotornis albicapillusThe white-crowned starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.

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