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Burchell's starling (Lamprotornis australis) or Burchell's glossy-starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. The monogamous and presumably sedentary species is native to dry and mesic woodlands and savannah of southern Africa. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Burchell's Starling being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lamprotornis mevesii
- Lamprotornis purpuroptera
- Lamprotornis caudatus
- Lamprotornis splendidus
- Lamprotornis chalybaeus
- Lamprotornis nitens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Genus
- Lamprotornis
- Species
- Lamprotornis australis
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