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estorninho-metálico

Lamprotornis nitens

Least Concern

About

The Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens) is a species in the genus Lamprotornis. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Sturnidae
Genus
Lamprotornis
Species
Lamprotornis nitens (estorninho-metálico)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカガタテリムク
Chinese 南非輝椋鳥
Spanish Estornino de El Cabo
French Choucador à épaulettes rouges
German Rotschulter-Glanzstar
Portuguese estorninho-metálico
Russian Красноплечий блестящий скворец

Similar Species in Lamprotornis

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estorninho-de-barriga-castanha
Lamprotornis pulcher
Least Concern
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estorninho-de-burchell
Lamprotornis australis
Least Concern
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estorninho-de-cauda-acuminada
Lamprotornis acuticaudus
Least Concern
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estorninho-de-ventre-branco
Lamprotornis bicolor
Least Concern
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estorninho-do-príncipe
Lamprotornis ornatus
Least Concern
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estorninho-grande-d'orelha-azul
Lamprotornis chalybaeus
Least Concern
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estorninho-metálico-de-hildebrandt
Lamprotornis hildebrandti
Least Concern
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estorninho-rabilongo
Lamprotornis mevesii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of estorninho-metálico?
The scientific name of estorninho-metálico is Lamprotornis nitens. It belongs to the genus Lamprotornis.
What is the conservation status of estorninho-metálico?
estorninho-metálico (Lamprotornis nitens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does estorninho-metálico live?
estorninho-metálico is found in Distributed across Belgium and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Norway.
What family does estorninho-metálico belong to?
estorninho-metálico (Lamprotornis nitens) belongs to the genus Lamprotornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Sturnidae.
Is estorninho-metálico endangered?
No, estorninho-metálico (Lamprotornis nitens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does estorninho-metálico belong to?
estorninho-metálico (Lamprotornis nitens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of estorninho-metálico?
The closest relatives of estorninho-metálico in the genus Lamprotornis include estorninho-de-barriga-castanha, estorninho-de-burchell, estorninho-de-cauda-acuminada, estorninho-de-ventre-branco, estorninho-do-príncipe.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Lamprotornis — 20 Species

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estorninho-de-barriga-castanha
Lamprotornis pulcher
LC 🐾
estorninho-de-burchell
Lamprotornis australis
LC 🐾
estorninho-de-cauda-acuminada
Lamprotornis acuticaudus
LC 🐾
estorninho-de-ventre-branco
Lamprotornis bicolor
LC 🐾
estorninho-do-príncipe
Lamprotornis ornatus
LC 🐾
estorninho-grande-d'orelha-azul
Lamprotornis chalybaeus
LC
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estorninho-metálico
Lamprotornis nitens
LC
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estorninho-metálico-de-hildebrandt
Lamprotornis hildebrandti
LC 🐾
estorninho-rabilongo
Lamprotornis mevesii
LC 🐾
melro-metálico-cardeal
Lamprotornis purpureus
LC 🐾
melro-metálico-esplêndido
Lamprotornis splendidus
LC 🐾
melro-metálico-menor
Lamprotornis chloropterus
LC 🐾
melro-metálico-rabeta
Lamprotornis chalcurus
LC 🐾
melro-metálico-rabilongo
Lamprotornis caudatus
LC 🐾
melro-metálico-real
Lamprotornis regius
LC 🐾
melro-soberbo
Lamprotornis superbus
LC 🐾
Ashy Starling
Lamprotornis unicolor
LC 🐾
Emerald Starling
Lamprotornis iris
LC 🐾
Fischer's Starling
Lamprotornis fischeri
LC 🐾
Rüppell's Starling
Lamprotornis purpuroptera
LC
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