Chestnut-bellied Starling
Chestnut-bellied Starling
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The Chestnut-bellied Starling is a beautiful starling from West Africa, characterized by its glossy blue-green upperparts and a rich, contrasting chestnut-brown belly. It is a stunning bird of the open woodlands.
Where to spot
Distributed across West Africa, including countries like Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad, inhabiting open savannas, dry woodlands, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its brilliant blue-green iridescence on the back and head, and the striking chestnut-brown belly. Scan open savannas and agricultural lands.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly noticeable when foraging for insects and fruits in the morning and late afternoon. Resident species.
Where to spot
Distributed across West Africa, including countries like Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad, inhabiting open savannas, dry woodlands, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its brilliant blue-green iridescence on the back and head, and the striking chestnut-brown belly. Scan open savannas and agricultural lands.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly noticeable when foraging for insects and fruits in the morning and late afternoon. Resident species.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species often forms large, noisy communal roosts at dusk, sometimes joining with other starling species, creating a spectacular avian display.
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