The splendid starling (Lamprotornis splendidus), also known as the splendid glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Splendid 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 purpureus
- Lamprotornis chalcurus
- Lamprotornis chalybaeus
- Lamprotornis purpuroptera
- Lamprotornis australis
- Lamprotornis caudatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Genus
- Lamprotornis
- Species
- Lamprotornis splendidus
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