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Long-tailed Glossy Starling

Lamprotornis caudatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Asia (Israel) and Europe (6 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)
Family
Sturnidae
Genus
Lamprotornis
Species
Lamprotornis caudatus (Long-tailed Glossy Starling)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オナガテリムク
Chinese 大長尾輝椋鳥
Spanish Estornino Colilargo
French Choucador à longue queue
German Langschwanz-Glanzstar
Portuguese melro-metálico-rabilongo
Russian Длиннохвостый блестящий скворец

Similar Species in Lamprotornis

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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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Greater Blue-eared Starling
Lamprotornis chalybaeus
Least Concern
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Purple Starling
Lamprotornis purpureus
Least Concern
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Splendid Starling
Lamprotornis splendidus
Least Concern
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Superb Starling
Lamprotornis superbus
Least Concern
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Golden-breasted Starling
Lamprotornis regius
Least Concern
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Burchell's Starling
Lamprotornis australis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long-tailed Glossy Starling?
The scientific name of Long-tailed Glossy Starling is Lamprotornis caudatus. It belongs to the genus Lamprotornis.
What is the conservation status of Long-tailed Glossy Starling?
Long-tailed Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Long-tailed Glossy Starling live?
Long-tailed Glossy Starling is found in Found across Asia (Israel) and Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom.
What family does Long-tailed Glossy Starling belong to?
Long-tailed Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) belongs to the genus Lamprotornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Sturnidae.
Is Long-tailed Glossy Starling endangered?
No, Long-tailed Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Long-tailed Glossy Starling belong to?
Long-tailed Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Long-tailed Glossy Starling?
The closest relatives of Long-tailed Glossy Starling in the genus Lamprotornis include Burchell's Starling, Cape Starling, Chestnut-bellied Starling, Greater Blue-eared Starling, Purple Starling.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Lamprotornis — 20 Species

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