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Splendid Starling

Lamprotornis splendidus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Sturnidae ›Genus: Lamprotornis

About

The splendid starling (Lamprotornis splendidus), also known as the splendid glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Splendid Starling?
The scientific name of Splendid Starling is Lamprotornis splendidus.
What is the conservation status of Splendid Starling?
The Splendid Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Splendid Starling belong to?
Splendid Starling belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Splendid Starling belong to?
Splendid Starling belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Splendid Starling belong to?
Splendid Starling belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Splendid Starling belong to?
Splendid Starling belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Splendid Starling belong to?
Splendid Starling belongs to the family Sturnidae.
What genus does Splendid Starling belong to?
Splendid Starling belongs to the genus Lamprotornis.