Long-tailed Glossy Starling
A species of Glossy Starlings and Allies Scientific name : Lamprotornis caudatus Genus : Glossy Starlings and Allies
Long-tailed Glossy Starling, A species of Glossy Starlings and Allies
Botanical name: Lamprotornis caudatus
Genus: Glossy Starlings and Allies
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Description General Info
Description
The long-tailed glossy starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) is a member of the starling family of birds. It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal east to Sudan. This common passerine is typically found in open woodland and cultivation. The long-tailed glossy starling builds a nest in a hole. The normal clutch is two to four eggs. This ubiquitous bird is gregarious and noisy, with a harsh grating call. The adults of these 54 cm (21 in) long birds have metallic green upperparts, violet underparts and a 34 cm (13 in) long purple tail. The face is black with a yellow eye. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller, with a brownish tone to the plumage. Like most starlings, the long-tailed glossy starling is an omnivore, eating fruit and insects. 
Size
50 cm
Feeding Habits
Long-tailed Glossy Starling subsists on a diet of fruit, like Azadirachta indica, and various insects, often foraging on the ground and also among trees. It typically feeds in small flocks, sometimes leading mixed-species groups, and exhibits seasonal shifts in roosting behavior.
Habitat
The long-tailed Glossy Starling typically inhabits a variety of woodland environments, ranging from park-like savanna woodlands to densely vegetated residential areas. These birds are also common in agricultural landscapes, thorn-thickets, and wooded hill regions that are interspersed with cultivated lands. They generally favor areas that offer a mix of vegetation and open space.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Starlings Species
Long-tailed Glossy Starling 
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