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
Nest Placement
Tree
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
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
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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