The purple starling (Lamprotornis purpureus), estorninho azul(argentina, peru, colombia), melro metálico (brazil) also known as the purple glossy starling, is a member of the starling family of birds.
The adults of these stocky 22–23 cm long birds have a metallic purple head and body, and glossy green wings. They have a short tail and a yellow eye. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are much duller, with grey underparts and a brown iris.
Behaviouredit
This is a gregarious and noisy bird, with typical starling squeaks and chattering.
Breedingedit
The purple starling builds a nest in a hole. The normal clutch is two eggs.
^BirdLife International (2018). "Lamprotornis purpureus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22710668A132089272. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22710668A132089272.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
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