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Golden-breasted starling

Tropics·Bird

These birds build their nests in tree holes, usually tree holes left by woodpeckers. Entire family groups, which can range from 3-12 birds, will cooperating in raising the young. They’ll gather food and nesting materials together.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span12-14 years
  • Body size12-15 in. long
  • Native habitat Grasslands and savannahs of Northeastern Africa
  • DietFruit, insects, and termites
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