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Rüppell's Starling

Lamprotornis purpuroptera

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Sturnidae
Genus
Lamprotornis
Species
Lamprotornis purpuroptera (Rüppell's Starling)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コオナガテリムク
Chinese 卢氏丽椋鸟
Spanish Estornino de Rüppell
French Choucador de Rüppell
German Schweifglanzstar
Russian Блестящий скворец Рюппелля

Similar Species in Lamprotornis

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African Pied Starling
Lamprotornis bicolor
Least Concern
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Ashy Starling
Lamprotornis unicolor
Least Concern
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Bronze-tailed Starling
Lamprotornis chalcurus
Least Concern
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Burchell's Starling
Lamprotornis australis
Least Concern
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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
Least Concern
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Chestnut-bellied Starling
Lamprotornis pulcher
Least Concern
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Emerald Starling
Lamprotornis iris
Least Concern
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Fischer's Starling
Lamprotornis fischeri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rüppell's Starling?
The scientific name of Rüppell's Starling is Lamprotornis purpuroptera. It belongs to the genus Lamprotornis.
What is the conservation status of Rüppell's Starling?
Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rüppell's Starling live?
Rüppell's Starling is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Rüppell's Starling belong to?
Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) belongs to the genus Lamprotornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Sturnidae.
Is Rüppell's Starling endangered?
No, Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rüppell's Starling belong to?
Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Rüppell's Starling?
The closest relatives of Rüppell's Starling in the genus Lamprotornis include African Pied Starling, Ashy Starling, Bronze-tailed Starling, Burchell's Starling, Cape Starling.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Lamprotornis — 20 Species

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African Pied Starling
Lamprotornis bicolor
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Ashy Starling
Lamprotornis unicolor
LC 🐾
Bronze-tailed Starling
Lamprotornis chalcurus
LC 🐾
Burchell's Starling
Lamprotornis australis
LC 🐾
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
LC 🐾
Chestnut-bellied Starling
Lamprotornis pulcher
LC 🐾
Emerald Starling
Lamprotornis iris
LC 🐾
Fischer's Starling
Lamprotornis fischeri
LC 🐾
Golden-breasted Starling
Lamprotornis regius
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Greater Blue-eared Starling
Lamprotornis chalybaeus
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Hildebrandt's Starling
Lamprotornis hildebrandti
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Lesser Blue-eared Starling
Lamprotornis chloropterus
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Long-tailed Glossy Starling
Lamprotornis caudatus
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Meves's Starling
Lamprotornis mevesii
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Principe Starling
Lamprotornis ornatus
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Purple Starling
Lamprotornis purpureus
LC
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Rüppell's Starling
Lamprotornis purpuroptera
LC
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Sharp-tailed Starling
Lamprotornis acuticaudus
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Shelley's Starling
Lamprotornis shelleyi
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Splendid Starling
Lamprotornis splendidus
LC
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