Violet-backed Starling
Cinnyricinclus leucogaster
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Sturnidae
Violet-backed Starling.
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Cinnyricinclus leucogaster
Category
birds
Family
Sturnidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 44 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding violet-backed starling in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 60%, canopy foraging 40%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 80%; invertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
NamibiaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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