Cape Starling
Cape Starling (<em>Lamprotornis nitens</em>) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (<em>Sturnidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lamprotornis; binomial: Lamprotornis nitens; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Includes phoenicopterus and culminator; treat as monotypic (Hockey et al. 2005; Craig & Feare 2009).
