Rüppell's Starling

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Rüppell's Starling (<em>Lamprotornis purpuroptera</em>) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (<em>Sturnidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lamprotornis; binomial: Lamprotornis purpuroptera; authority: Rüppell, 1845.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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