Synonyms for violet-backed starling

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plum-coloured starling · amethyst starling

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Noun

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1. n. 1

   Cinnyricinclus leucogaster, a relatively small species (17 cm) of starling, the male of which has an iridescent violet head and back and pure white underparts, and the female a thrush-like appearance with brown, boldly-streaked upper parts and white, heavily-streaked underparts.