About the Meves's Starling
Meves's starling, also Meves's glossy starling and Long-tailed starling, is a species of starling in the genus Lamprotornis. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis mevesii |
| Species Codes | megsta1, MEST, MLTS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Meves's Starling belong to?
The Meves's Starling (Lamprotornis mevesii) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Meves's Starling?
Meves's starling, also Meves's glossy starling and Long-tailed starling, is a species of starling in the genus Lamprotornis. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe....
Where can I report a Meves's Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Meves's Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code megsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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