Gold-Breasted Starling (a.k.a.
Golden-Breasted Starling)
Cosmopsarus regius
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Range and habitat:
The Gold-breasted starling is found in eastern
Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya. They live in dry desert
and thornbush areas.
Natural diet:
This birds' diet consists almost entirely of
insects and fruits.
Size / weight range:
Gold-breasted starlings grow to be 12 to
15 inches long and can weigh 45-65 grams (or 1.6-2.3 ounces).
Interesting Fact:
The unique, iridescent plumage
of this bird makes it easy to spot.
Not threatened; least concern
Location at The Toledo Zoo:
Aviary
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