Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Long-tailed Glossy Starling
Lamprotornis caudatus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The long-tailed glossy starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) is a member of the starling family of birds. It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal east to Sudan.
This common passerine is typically found in open woodland and cultivation. The long-tailed glossy starling builds a nest in a hole.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Far southern Mauritania to northern Guinea eastward to southern Sudan and northwestern South Sudan.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Long-tailed glossy 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.
