| 词条 | Purple starling |
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| name = Purple starling | image = Lamprotornis purpureus -Kasteelpark -Netherlands-8a.jpg | image_caption = At Kasteelpark, Netherlands | status = LC | status_system = IUCN3.1 | status_ref = [1] | genus = Lamprotornis | species = purpureus | authority = (Statius Muller, 1776) }} The purple starling (Lamprotornis purpureus), also known as the purple glossy starling, is a member of the starling family of birds. Distribution and habitatIt is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal and north Zaire east to Sudan and west Kenya. This common passerine is typically found in open woodland and cultivation. DescriptionThe adults of these stocky 22–23 cm long birds have a metallic purple head and body, and glossy green wings. They have a short tail and a yellow eye. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are much duller, with grey underparts and a brown iris. BehaviourThis is a gregarious and noisy bird, with typical starling squeaks and chattering. BreedingThe purple starling builds a nest in a hole. The normal clutch is two eggs. FeedingLike most starlings, the purple starling is omnivorous, eating fruit and insects. References1. ^{{IUCN|id=22710668 |title=Lamprotornis purpureus |assessor=BirdLife International |assessor-link=BirdLife International |version=2013.2 |year=2012 |accessdate=26 November 2013}}
4 : Lamprotornis|Starlings|Birds of Sub-Saharan Africa|Birds described in 1776 |
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