Golden-breasted starling — size comparison

The golden-breasted starling inhabits dry East Africa. Golden underparts contrast with iridescent head and wing areas. It gathers insects, fruit and seeds on th

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Golden-breasted starling

Lamprotornis regius

ok. 32,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
46–64 gDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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Golden-breasted starlingTotal lengthapprox. 32.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Golden-breasted starling — size comparison — facts and sources

The golden-breasted starling inhabits dry East Africa. Golden underparts contrast with iridescent head and wing areas. It gathers insects, fruit and seeds on the ground and among vegetation.

It lives in small groups. Birds outside the parental pair may help rear chicks by bringing food to the shared nest.

Measurement sources