Bronze-tailed Glossy-Starling
Lamprotornis chalcurus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusLamprotornis (Glossy Starlings and Allies)
- SpeciesLamprotornis chalcurus (Bronze-tailed Glossy-Starling)
About the Bronze-tailed Glossy-Starling
The bronze-tailed starling or bronze-tailed glossy-starling (Lamprotornis chalcurus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is native to the Sudan and adjacent areas. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bronze-tailed Glossy-Starling in Kidepo Valley 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 | Niokolo-Koba National Park | 🇸🇳 Senegal | |
| 2 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bronze-tailed Glossy-Starling in Kidepo Valley National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bronze-tailed Glossy-Starling sighting in Kidepo Valley National Park, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bronze-tailed Glossy-Starling in Kidepo Valley National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Bronze-tailed Glossy-Starling in Kidepo Valley National Park in our monthly data.