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Fair division of tasks
A male and female Violet-backed starlings stay together for life. When it is time to lay eggs, they build a nest together. The female incubates the eggs for about fourteen days, while the male brings food.
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
Africa, south of the Sahara
Food:
figs, berries and insects
Lifespan:
unknown
Weight:
45 grams
Number of eggs:
2 to 4 eggs
Incubation period:
14 days
To be seen:
along the walking safari
IUCN status:
safe
EEP:
no
About the Violet-backed starlings
The Violet-backed starlings (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster) are colourful songbirds from Africa, south of the Sahara. The bird is recognisable by the male's shiny purple plumage. It lives in open forests and savannahs and mainly eats figs, berries and insects. Weighing around 45 grams, it is a light species whose exact age is unknown. Violet-backed starlings remain together for life and share the care of their young: the pair build a nest together, after which the female incubates the two to four eggs for fourteen days while the male brings food.
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Habitat and threats
The Violet-backed starling lives in large parts of Africa and south of the Sahara, where it is mainly found in open savannahs, forest edges and areas with scattered trees. This colourful bird feels at home in light, semi-open landscapes where it can find sufficient insects and berries. Unlike many other African animal species, the purple-breasted roller is not currently under significant pressure and is considered a safe species. Although there are no known serious threats, local habitat degradation due to agriculture and settlement expansion may have a local impact on its distribution. Fortunately, the species appears to be resilient to these changes for the time being.
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Species conservation in Beekse Bergen
Fortunately, the status of the Violet-backed starling is least concern. But, unfortunately, many of the species you see in Beekse Bergen are endangered and struggling in their native habitats. Did you know that more than 10,000 animal species in the world are in danger of extinction? Together we can help them with big, or small steps. Want to know how?