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Greater Blue-eared Starling

Lamprotornis chalybaeus

The Greater Blue-eared Starling is a colorful bird with shiny blue and green feathers. It loves to sing and can often be seen in groups, making it a cheerful sight in the wild!

生息地: Grasslands

外見

The Greater Blue-eared Starling has dazzling iridescent blue-green plumage that shimmers in the sunlight, with distinct darker blue patches around its "ears." Its striking bright yellow eyes contrast sharply with its dark feathers, making it quite eye-catching.

AnimaliaChordataAvesPasseriformesSturnidaeLamprotornis
Greater Blue-eared Starling
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Greater Blue-eared Starling

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Sometimes, they help larger animals by eating ticks right off their skin!

Their iridescent feathers are not painted, but made of tiny structures that scatter light!

These birds love dust baths, rolling in dry soil to keep their feathers clean.

They often follow large animals like giraffes to catch insects stirred up.

特殊能力

能力

Feathered Rainbow Shield

Greater Blue-eared Starlings have iridescent feathers that reflect light, helping them blend in or stand out to attract a mate.

能力

Chatty Mimic

This starling can mimic a variety of sounds, including other bird calls, which helps them communicate or even trick predators.

能力

Teamwork Alert

Greater Blue-eared Starlings often forage in large flocks, which helps them spot predators faster and find food more efficiently.

能力

Adaptable Eater

Greater Blue-eared Starlings have a varied diet of fruits and insects, helping them find food in many different environments.

サイズと詳細

長さ
21-23 cm
翼開長
35-40 cm
体重
0.056-0.078 kg
寿命
5-10 年
Top Speed
55 km/h
一度の産卵数
2-5
抱卵期間
11-14 日

食性と食事

These birds are omnivores, enjoying both insects and fruits found in their African homes!

主な食物

  • Insects
  • Berries
  • Nectar
  • Seeds
  • Small fruits

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eats

Scented Pod Acacia

Acacia nilotica

Consumes its fruits and seeds, aiding in seed dispersal.

eaten by

African Goshawk

Accipiter tachiro

A common bird of prey that hunts adult starlings.

eats

African Fungus-growing Termite

Macrotermes natalensis

Feeds on these termites during ground foraging.

parasitizes

Great Spotted Cuckoo

Clamator glandarius

Lays its eggs in starling nests for the starlings to raise.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

よくある質問

Greater Blue-eared Starlingの長さは何ですか?

21-23 cm

Greater Blue-eared Starlingの翼開長は何ですか?

35-40 cm

Greater Blue-eared Starlingの体重は何ですか?

0.056-0.078 kg

Greater Blue-eared Starlingの寿命は何ですか?

5-10 年

Greater Blue-eared Starlingのtop Speedは何ですか?

55 km/h

Greater Blue-eared Starlingは何を食べますか?

These birds are omnivores, enjoying both insects and fruits found in their African homes!

Greater Blue-eared Starlingは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Greater Blue-eared Starlingはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

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