About the Rüppell's Starling
Rüppell's starling, also known as Rueppell's glossy-starling or Rueppell's long-tailed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in the African countries of Burundi, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis purpuroptera |
| Species Codes | ruegls1, RUST, RÜST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rüppell's Starling belong to?
The Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rüppell's Starling?
Rüppell's starling, also known as Rueppell's glossy-starling or Rueppell's long-tailed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in the African countries of Burundi, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Suda...
Where can I report a Rüppell's Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Rüppell's Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruegls1, or on iNaturalist.
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