Lesser Blue-eared Starling
Lesser Blue-eared Starling
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The Lesser Blue-eared Starling is a brilliantly colored African starling, showcasing a stunning array of blue, green, and purple iridescence across its body, with a noticeable blue patch around its ears. It has a relatively short tail.
Where to spot
Widespread across a broad band of sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savannas, open woodlands, farmlands, and urban areas.
How to spot
Its brilliant blue-green plumage with a distinct blue 'ear patch' and shorter tail are key identifiers. Look for them in open, wooded areas, often in flocks.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, foraging on the ground or in trees. Resident, but some populations are migratory or nomadic.
Where to spot
Widespread across a broad band of sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savannas, open woodlands, farmlands, and urban areas.
How to spot
Its brilliant blue-green plumage with a distinct blue 'ear patch' and shorter tail are key identifiers. Look for them in open, wooded areas, often in flocks.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, foraging on the ground or in trees. Resident, but some populations are migratory or nomadic.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species forms large communal roosts, sometimes numbering in the thousands, creating spectacular aerial displays at dusk.
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