Sharp-tailed Starling
Lamprotornis acuticaudus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Sturnidae
Sharp-tailed Starling.
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Lamprotornis acuticaudus
Category
birds
Family
Sturnidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 67.6 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding sharp-tailed starling in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 80%, canopy foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 70%; invertebrates 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
Zambia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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