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Sharp-tailed Starling

Lamprotornis acuticaudus

The Sharp-tailed Starling, or Lamprotornis acuticaudus, is a member of the starling family Sturnidae. Known also as the sharp-tailed glossy-starling, this species boasts a remarkable sheen that is characteristic of its genus.

Identification Tips

One can identify the Sharp-tailed Starling by its distinctive tail shape, which is illustrated in various bird guides. The glossy sheen of its plumage is another key feature that aids in its identification.

Habitat

This bird favors the open woodlands, particularly the miombo woodlands, which provide a suitable environment for its lifestyle.

Distribution

The Sharp-tailed Starling is found across a swath of Southern Africa, with its range extending through Angola, northern Botswana, the southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, northern Namibia, western Tanzania, and Zambia.

Conservation status

The IUCN has classified the Sharp-tailed Starling as Least Concern, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers that would warrant a more dire conservation status.

External links

For those seeking more information, the Sharp-tailed Starling is featured in The Atlas of Southern African Birds, which provides additional insights into this species' characteristics and behaviors.

Sharp-tailed Starling Sounds


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