About the Emerald Starling
The emerald starling is also known as the iris glossy starling. It is a small starling with a metallic green crown, upper body, wings and tail. The ear-coverts and underparts are metallic purple. Both sexes are similar. Most taxonomists unite it with many other glossy starlings in Lamprotornis, while others place it in a monotypic genus Coccycolius.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis iris |
| Species Codes | emesta1, EMST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Emerald Starling belong to?
The Emerald Starling (Lamprotornis iris) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Emerald Starling?
The emerald starling is also known as the iris glossy starling. It is a small starling with a metallic green crown, upper body, wings and tail. The ear-coverts and underparts are metallic purple. Both sexes are similar. Most taxonomists unite it with many other glossy starlings in Lamprotornis, whil...
Where can I report a Emerald Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Emerald Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code emesta1, or on iNaturalist.
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