Copper-tailed Starling
Copper-tailed Starling
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The Copper-tailed Starling is a beautiful starling from West Africa, notable for its highly iridescent plumage that shifts from blue-green to copper-bronze, especially on the tail. It is a truly shimmering bird.
Where to spot
Endemic to the tropical rainforests of West Africa, primarily found in countries like Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Ghana, favoring dense forest habitats.
How to spot
Look for its overall dark, glossy appearance, but specifically for the copper and bronze iridescence on its tail and rump in good light. Scan the forest canopy.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly conspicuous when foraging for fruits in the forest canopy during morning and late afternoon. Resident species.
Where to spot
Endemic to the tropical rainforests of West Africa, primarily found in countries like Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Ghana, favoring dense forest habitats.
How to spot
Look for its overall dark, glossy appearance, but specifically for the copper and bronze iridescence on its tail and rump in good light. Scan the forest canopy.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly conspicuous when foraging for fruits in the forest canopy during morning and late afternoon. Resident species.
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The vibrant, metallic sheen of this starling's feathers is created by microscopic structures, not pigments, allowing its colors to change with light angles.
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