Violet-backed starling — size comparison

The violet-backed starling inhabits African savannas, open forests and woodland. Males have glossy violet backs and pale undersides; females are brown and strea

Silhouette comparison

Length

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

Violet-backed starling

Cinnyricinclus leucogaster

ok. 17 cmDorosły ptak
total length

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

Mass
35–50 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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Violet-backed starlingTotal lengthapprox. 17 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
Violet-backed starling — size comparison — facts and sources

The violet-backed starling inhabits African savannas, open forests and woodland. Males have glossy violet backs and pale undersides; females are brown and streaked. Both seek fruit and insects.

Non-breeding groups may follow ripening food. Sheltered tree sites provide nests, with adults regularly delivering food to young.

Measurement sources