Splendid Starling (Lamprotornis splendidus)
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Splendid Starling

Lamprotornis splendidus (Vieillot, 1822)

123 gWeight

The splendid starling (Lamprotornis splendidus), also known as the splendid glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Uganda, Ghana, Gabon

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Splendid Starling has been recorded at 164 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 23 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Entebbe Botanical GardenUganda923 records
  2. Bobiri Butterfly SanctuaryGhana363 records
  3. Lake Mburo NPUganda279 records
More places
  1. Mabamba SwampUganda237 records
  2. Kakum NP – CanopyGhana193 records
  3. Kibale NPUganda188 records
  4. Ankasa NPGhana170 records
  5. Bigodi SwampUganda169 records
  6. Kakum NP – Canopy Walkway & vicinityGhana154 records
  7. Atewa – farm scrub and degraded forestGhana147 records

Countries and regions with the most records

UgandaGhanaGabonGambiaNigeriaCameroonCôte d’IvoireEquatorial Guinea

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The splendid starling (Lamprotornis splendidus), also known as the splendid glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.

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Questions

How big is the Splendid Starling?

The Splendid Starling weighs around 123 g.

Where does the Splendid Starling live?

Its breeding range: Africa: widespread. It is most often recorded in Uganda, Ghana and Gabon.

When is the best time to see the Splendid Starling?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Splendid Starling endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Splendid Starling as Least Concern.

What does the Splendid Starling eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Splendid Starling in?

It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
123 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
156 mm
Tail
120 mm
Bill
28 mm
Tarsus
34 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: widespread

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
Genus
Lamprotornis

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Splendid Starling

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