About the Purple Starling
The purple starling, also known as the purple glossy starling, is a member of the starling family of birds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Lamprotornis purpureus |
| Species Codes | pugsta1, PUST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple Starling belong to?
The Purple Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple Starling?
The purple starling, also known as the purple glossy starling, is a member of the starling family of birds....
Where can I report a Purple Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pugsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
777
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