Rüppell's Starling
Lamprotornis purpuroptera
The Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) is a uncommon rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found in 11 countries, weighing about 77 g. Rüppell's starling, also known as Rueppell's glossy-starling or Rueppell's long-tailed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the Rüppell's Starling
Rüppell's starling, also known as Rueppell's glossy-starling or Rueppell's long-tailed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in the African countries of Burundi, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Rüppell's Starling can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Rüppell's Starling look like?
- Rüppell's starling, also known as Rueppell's glossy-starling or Rueppell's long-tailed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
- How big is a Rüppell's Starling?
- The Rüppell's Starling is a medium sized bird weighing about 77 g.
- Where can you see a Rüppell's Starling?
- The Rüppell's Starling occurs in 11 countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Rwanda.
- What birds look similar to a Rüppell's Starling?
- The Rüppell's Starling is most easily confused with the Meves's Starling, the Superb Starling and the Long-tailed Glossy Starling.
- Is the Rüppell's Starling endangered?
- The Rüppell's Starling is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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