C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Sturnidae

Cape Starling

Lamprotornis nitens

CIOC 8871

Cape Starling

Lamprotornis nitens

Passeriformes · Sturnidae

Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens).

ATK107

DEF66

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 25 cm
Body Mass: 85.6 g
Diet: Omnivorous
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 107

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 107).

DEF 66

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 66).

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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: Western DR Congo through Western & Southern Angola to Namibia & Botswana & Southern Zimbabawe & Southern Mozambique and Northern & Eastern South Africa Habitat: Grassland & Savanna

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lamprotornis nitens

Which family does it belong to?

Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Western DR Congo through Western & Southern Angola to Namibia & Botswana & Southern Zimbabawe & Southern Mozambique and Northern & Eastern South Africa