12 Questions
What is the scientific name of the violet-backed starling?
Cinnyricinclus leucogaster
Who introduced the genus Cinnyricinclus?
René Lesson
Which naturalist coined the binomial name Turdus leucogaster?
Pieter Boddaert
Where is the type locality of the violet-backed starling?
Benin
Who illustrated the violet-backed starling in a hand-coloured plate engraved in 1775?
François-Nicolas Martinet
Which English naturalist designated the violet-backed starling as the type species?
George Robert Gray
What is the meaning of the specific name 'leucogaster'?
White belly
Where is the violet-backed starling not commonly found in Africa?
Chyulu Hills of Kenya
What is the primary diet of the violet-backed starling?
Fruits and seeds
How long does the female violet-backed starling incubate its eggs?
12–14 days
What is a distinctive physical feature of the male violet-backed starling?
Iridescent violet head
Where does the violet-backed starling nest usually located?
High in tree canopies
Learn about the characteristics, habitat, and unique features of the violet-backed starling, a species of bird found in mainland sub-Saharan Africa. Explore its taxonomy, behavior, and distinctive plumage.
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