Long-tailed Glossy Starling
Lamprotornis caudatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusLamprotornis (Glossy Starlings and Allies)
- SpeciesLamprotornis caudatus (Long-tailed Glossy Starling)
About the Long-tailed Glossy Starling
The long-tailed glossy starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) is a member of the starling family of birds. It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal east to Sudan. This common passerine is typically found in open woodland and cultivation. The long-tailed glossy starling builds a nest in a hole. The normal clutch is two to four eggs.
This ubiquitous bird is gregarious and noisy, with a harsh grating call. The adults of these 54 cm (21 in) long birds have metallic green upperparts, violet underparts and a 34 cm (13 in) long purple tail. The face is black with a yellow eye. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller, with a brownish tone to the plumage.
Like most starlings, the long-tailed glossy starling is an omnivore, eating fruit and insects. Barlow, Clive; Wacher, Tim (1997). Birds of The Gambia and Senegal. Illustrated by Tony Disley. Pica. ISBN 978-1-873403-32-7. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Long-tailed Glossy Starling in Niokolo-Koba 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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Long-tailed Glossy Starling in Niokolo-Koba National Park?
About 90% of wildlife watchers report a Long-tailed Glossy Starling sighting in Niokolo-Koba National Park, based on 533 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Long-tailed Glossy Starling in Niokolo-Koba National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Long-tailed Glossy Starling in Niokolo-Koba National Park in our monthly data.