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🌍 Golden-breasted starling (Lamprotornis regius) #AfricanBirds | #GoldenBreastedStarling #RoyalStarling #LamprotornisRegius | #GlossyStarlings #Starlings #StarlingFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by Tobi127🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌍 Golden-breasted starling (Lamprotornis regius) The golden-breasted starling, also known as the royal starling, is a species of glossy starling found in Africa. It is named after its vibrant golden-yellow breast feathers that contrast with it's mostly blue-black plumage. This glossy starling has a distinctive appearance with its long tail, strong beak, and white eyes. Its feathers have a glossy, metallic sheen, reflecting iridescent shades of blue, green, and purple in different lighting conditions. The wings are rounded, enabling agile flight. The golden-breasted starling is primarily found in woodland areas, savannas, and open grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa. Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Tobi127 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/royal-starling-bird-songbird-nature-9455862/ XTXE
April 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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🌍 Superb Starling (Lamprotornis superbus) #AfricanBirds | #SuperbStarling #LamprotornisSuperbus | #GlossyStarlings #Starlings #StarlingFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by Jürgen_Bierlein🦜 #MyBirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌍 Superb Starling (Lamprotornis superbus) The Superb Starling is a small glossy starling with a black face. It has an iridescent blue-green neck, shoulders, back, and wings, and a striking orange belly and chest. A thin white band separates the orange and blue, while its eyes are a pale, creamy yellow. These social birds are found in the open woodlands and savannas of East Africa, from Sudan to Tanzania. They are active and often forage on the ground for insects and fruit in small, noisy flocks. 2.5 Flash (Edited) No subspecies are currently recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Jürgen_Bierlein via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-trees-animal-wildlife-nature-7489796/ XQXB
August 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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🌍 Cape starling (Lamprotornis nitens) #AfricanBirds | #CapeStarling #RedShoulderedGlossyStarling #CapeGlossyStarling | #GlossyStarlings #Starlings #StarlingFamily #PerchingBirds | 📷: Photo by pixabairis🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌍 Cape starling (Lamprotornis nitens) The Cape starling, also known as red-shouldered glossy-starling or Cape glossy starling, is a small, iridescent bird native to southern Africa. It has a glossy black plumage that shimmers with green, purple, and blue hues. They are social birds that live in flocks and are often seen perched on wires or flying in acrobatic displays. Cape starlings are omnivores and feed on insects, fruits, and nectar. Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pixabairis via Pixabay WTPX
January 31, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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🌍 Superb starling (Lamprotornis superbus) #Africanbirds | #SuperbStarling #GlossyStarlings #Starlings #GenusLamprotornis #FamilySturnidae | #birdsoftheworld #birds🦜
Superb starling (Lamprotornis superbus). Adult. Distribution: Sub-Saharan East Africa. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: QVPN 📷: Photo by tadah via Pixabay 2013 The photo shows a small bird with a striking appearance. It has a black head, a bright blue-green iridescent breast and back, and a contrasting red-orange belly. A thin white stripe separates the chest and belly, adding to its colourful plumage.
July 2, 2024 at 11:26 AM