The Principe starling (Lamprotornis ornatus), also known as the Príncipe glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Principe starling | |
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Principe island, São Tomé and Príncipe | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Sturnidae |
Genus: | Lamprotornis |
Species: | L. ornatus |
Binomial name | |
Lamprotornis ornatus (Daudin, 1800) | |
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- Dorsal view of plumage
- Ventral view of plumage