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Purple Starling

Lamprotornis purpureus

Least Concern

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Purple Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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 purpureus (Purple Starling)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキテリムクドリ
Chinese 紫色輝椋鳥
Spanish Estornino Purpúreo
French Choucador pourpré
German Purpurglanzstar
Portuguese melro-metálico-cardeal
Russian Пурпурный 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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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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Hildebrandt's Starling
Lamprotornis hildebrandti
Least Concern
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Burchell's Starling
Lamprotornis australis
Least Concern
View all species in Lamprotornis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Starling?
The scientific name of Purple Starling is Lamprotornis purpureus. It belongs to the genus Lamprotornis.
What is the conservation status of Purple Starling?
Purple Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purple Starling live?
Purple 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 Purple Starling belong to?
Purple Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus) belongs to the genus Lamprotornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Sturnidae.
Is Purple Starling endangered?
No, Purple Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Purple Starling belong to?
Purple Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Purple Starling?
The closest relatives of Purple Starling in the genus Lamprotornis include Burchell's Starling, Cape Starling, Chestnut-bellied Starling, Greater Blue-eared Starling, Splendid Starling.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Lamprotornis — 20 Species

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