Meves's Starling

Lamprotornis mevesii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Sturnidae

About

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.

Fun Fact

Its English and Latin names commemorate the German ornithologist Friedrich Wilhelm Meves.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in small flocks in mopane woodland, usually along major river basins, and often in areas which are flooded in the rainy season.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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