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Purple Glossy Starling, Lamprotornis purpureus (Species)

Taxon | Taxonomic overview and related information

Taxon details

NamePurple Glossy Starling, Lamprotornis purpureus

Common/Māori namesPurple Glossy Starling

Higher ClassificationAnimalia | Chordata | Aves | Passeriformes | Sturnidae | Lamprotornis | purpureus