Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Principe Starling
Lamprotornis ornatus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Sao Tome and Principe
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
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Range and habitat
Príncipe Island (Gulf of Guinea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Principe starling
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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