About the Copper-tailed Starling
The copper-tailed starling or copper-tailed glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Hylopsar cupreocauda |
| Species Codes | ctgsta1, CTST |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Copper-tailed Starling belong to?
The Copper-tailed Starling (Hylopsar cupreocauda) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Copper-tailed Starling?
The Copper-tailed Starling is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Copper-tailed Starling?
The copper-tailed starling or copper-tailed glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Copper-tailed Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Copper-tailed Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ctgsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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