About the Long-tailed Glossy Starling
The long-tailed glossy starling is a member of the starling family of birds. It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal east to Sudan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis caudatus |
| Species Codes | ltgsta1, LTGS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Glossy Starling belong to?
The Long-tailed Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Glossy Starling?
The long-tailed glossy starling is a member of the starling family of birds. It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal east to Sudan....
Where can I report a Long-tailed Glossy Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Glossy Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ltgsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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