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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Sturnidae

Greater Blue-eared Starling

Lamprotornis chalybaeus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
86.2 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 91

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 91).

DEF 56

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 56).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: widespread Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Lamprotornis chalybaeus chalybaeus

    Senegal and Gambia to c Sudan

  • Lamprotornis chalybaeus cyaniventris

    Eritrea to nw Somalia, n Kenya and e DR Congo

  • Lamprotornis chalybaeus sycobius

    sw Uganda and s Kenya to w Mozambique

  • Lamprotornis chalybaeus nordmanni

    s Angola and n Namibia to s Mozambique and n South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lamprotornis chalybaeus

Which family does it belong to?

Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: widespread

Sources & credits

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