Narrow-tailed Starling

Poeoptera lugubris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Sturnidae

About

The narrow-tailed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in West and Central Africa from Sierra Leone to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Fun Fact

The male is dark blue and the female is dark gray with chestnut-colored patches on the wings, visible in flight.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is the canopy of lowland forest, making use of secondary forest and forest clearings.

Diet

Eats mostly fruit, and sometimes insects or seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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