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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Sturnidae

Purple Starling

Lamprotornis purpureus

Purple Starling · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
112.9 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 108

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 108).

DEF 67

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 67).

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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 & Central Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Lamprotornis purpureus purpureus

    Senegal and Gambia to Nigeria

  • Lamprotornis purpureus amethystinus

    Cameroon to s Sudan and w Kenya

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lamprotornis purpureus

Which family does it belong to?

Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Western & Central

Sources & credits

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