Sharp-tailed Glossy-Starling
Lamprotornis acuticaudus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusLamprotornis (Glossy Starlings and Allies)
- SpeciesLamprotornis acuticaudus (Sharp-tailed Glossy-Starling)
About the Sharp-tailed Glossy-Starling
The sharp-tailed starling (Lamprotornis acuticaudus), also known as the sharp-tailed glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It inhabits open woodland (namely miombo) in Angola, northern Botswana, the southern DRC, northern Namibia, western Tanzania, and Zambia.
Sharp-tailed starling - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sharp-tailed Glossy-Starling in Kafue National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 2 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sharp-tailed Glossy-Starling in Kafue National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sharp-tailed Glossy-Starling sighting in Kafue National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sharp-tailed Glossy-Starling in Kafue National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Sharp-tailed Glossy-Starling in Kafue National Park in our monthly data.