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Chestnut-winged Starling

Chestnut-winged Starling

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The Splendid Starling is a medium-sized starling known for its brilliant iridescent blue-green plumage, especially prominent in sunlight. It is found in western and central Africa.
Where to spot
Found in a wide range of habitats, including savannas, woodlands, forest edges, and cultivated areas, across western and central Africa.
How to spot
Look for its dazzling iridescent plumage, which shifts colors dramatically in the light. Listen for its varied, often harsh calls, which can be quite loud. Often seen in groups feeding on fruit or insects.
When to spot
Active year-round, easily observed during the day. Large roosting flocks are particularly visible at dawn and dusk.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Onychognathus fulgidus - Beitrag zur Ornithologie Westafrica's.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Onychognathus fulgidus fulgidus 212289178.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often gathers in large, noisy flocks, particularly at roosting sites, creating spectacular aerial displays and murmuration patterns at dawn and dusk.
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