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Poeoptera
Genus of birds / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Poeoptera is a genus of bird in the starling family. It contains three species, all live in forest habitats in Africa. These starlings nest in tree cavities, such as old woodpecker or barbet holes. One species, the narrow-tailed starling, nests in colonies. All are birds of the canopy, and their diet is mostly or entirely fruit. Males have a glossier appearance than females.
Quick Facts Poeoptera, Scientific classification ...
Poeoptera | |
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Narrow-tailed starling (Poeoptera lugubris) | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Sturnidae |
Genus: | Poeoptera Bonaparte, 1854 |
Type species | |
Poeoptera lugubris[1] Bonaparte, 1854 |
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