Meves's Starling
Lamprotornis mevesii
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Not EvaluatedUncommon to spot
birds • Sturnidae
Meves's Starling.
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Lamprotornis mevesii
Category
birds
Family
Sturnidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 64.2 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding meves's starling in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 80%, mid-level vegetation 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 80%; fruit 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.