The purple starling, also known as the purple shining starling, is a bird of the family Sturnidae that inhabits Africa. Both the head and body are metallic purple, the wings are bright green, the tail is short and the eyes are a distinctive yellow.
5-7 years
60 g
20 cm
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
Breeding season varies by region, but generally occurs during the rainy season.
The female lays 2 to 4 eggs and both parents participate in the incubation and feeding of the chicks.
It is a social bird that lives in groups and communicates by means of calls and melodious songs.
builds nests in tree cavities or buildings
Habitat loss due to deforestation and urbanisation affects this species.
It also faces threats such as predation by birds of prey and capture for the pet trade.
Their diet consists mainly of insects, fruits and seeds.
It also feeds on nectar and small vertebrates.
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
